Add 90/6 and 8/50, Solve 15 0/6 + 8/50 as a fraction

Add 90/6 and 8/50

1^st number: 15 0/6, 2^nd number: 8/50

90/6 + 8/50 is 379/25.

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,
8/50 = 8 × 3/50 × 3 = 24/150
Add the two like fractions:
2250/150 + 24/150 = 2250 + 24/150 = 2274/150
2274/150 simplified gives 379/25
So, 90/6 + 8/50 = 379/25
In mixed form: 154/25

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