Add 10/15 and 40/50
10/15 + 40/50 is 22/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 10 = 150,
10/15 = 10 × 10/15 × 10 = 100/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
40/50 = 40 × 3/50 × 3 = 120/150 - Add the two like fractions:
100/150 + 120/150 = 100 + 120/150 = 220/150 - 220/150 simplified gives 22/15
- So, 10/15 + 40/50 = 22/15
In mixed form: 17/15
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