Add 90/6 and 90/50
1st number: 15 0/6, 2nd number: 1 40/50
90/6 + 90/50 is 84/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
90/50 = 90 × 3/50 × 3 = 270/150 - Add the two like fractions:
2250/150 + 270/150 = 2250 + 270/150 = 2520/150 - 2520/150 simplified gives 84/5
- So, 90/6 + 90/50 = 84/5
In mixed form: 164/5
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