Add 12/50 and 10/15
12/50 + 10/15 is 68/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 15 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
12/50 = 12 × 3/50 × 3 = 36/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 10 = 150,
10/15 = 10 × 10/15 × 10 = 100/150 - Add the two like fractions:
36/150 + 100/150 = 36 + 100/150 = 136/150 - 136/150 simplified gives 68/75
- So, 12/50 + 10/15 = 68/75
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