Add 98/15 and 50/90
1st number: 6 8/15, 2nd number: 50/90
98/15 + 50/90 is 319/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
98/15 = 98 × 6/15 × 6 = 588/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
50/90 = 50 × 1/90 × 1 = 50/90 - Add the two like fractions:
588/90 + 50/90 = 588 + 50/90 = 638/90 - 638/90 simplified gives 319/45
- So, 98/15 + 50/90 = 319/45
In mixed form: 74/45
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