Add 90/6 and 50/75
1st number: 15 0/6, 2nd number: 50/75
90/6 + 50/75 is 47/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 75 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 75 × 2 = 150,
50/75 = 50 × 2/75 × 2 = 100/150 - Add the two like fractions:
2250/150 + 100/150 = 2250 + 100/150 = 2350/150 - 2350/150 simplified gives 47/3
- So, 90/6 + 50/75 = 47/3
In mixed form: 152/3
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