Add 90/75 and 6/50
1st number: 1 15/75, 2nd number: 6/50
90/75 + 6/50 is 33/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
90/75 = 90 × 2/75 × 2 = 180/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
6/50 = 6 × 3/50 × 3 = 18/150 - Add the two like fractions:
180/150 + 18/150 = 180 + 18/150 = 198/150 - 198/150 simplified gives 33/25
- So, 90/75 + 6/50 = 33/25
In mixed form: 18/25
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