Add 15/3 and 28/50
1st number: 5 0/3, 2nd number: 28/50
15/3 + 28/50 is 139/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
15/3 = 15 × 50/3 × 50 = 750/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
28/50 = 28 × 3/50 × 3 = 84/150 - Add the two like fractions:
750/150 + 84/150 = 750 + 84/150 = 834/150 - 834/150 simplified gives 139/25
- So, 15/3 + 28/50 = 139/25
In mixed form: 514/25
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