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Add 90/6 and 45/50

1st number: 15 0/6, 2nd number: 45/50

90/6 + 45/50 is 159/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 50 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    90/6 = 90 × 25/6 × 25 = 2250/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    45/50 = 45 × 3/50 × 3 = 135/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2250/150 + 135/150 = 2250 + 135/150 = 2385/150
  5. 2385/150 simplified gives 159/10
  6. So, 90/6 + 45/50 = 159/10
    In mixed form: 159/10

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