Add 90/6 and 48/50, Solve 15 0/6 + 48/50 as a fraction

Add 90/6 and 48/50

1^st number: 15 0/6, 2^nd number: 48/50

90/6 + 48/50 is 399/25.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
90/6 = 90 × 25/6 × 25 = 2250/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
48/50 = 48 × 3/50 × 3 = 144/150
Add the two like fractions:
2250/150 + 144/150 = 2250 + 144/150 = 2394/150
2394/150 simplified gives 399/25
So, 90/6 + 48/50 = 399/25
In mixed form: 1524/25

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