Add 15/4 and 3/50
1st number: 3 3/4, 2nd number: 3/50
15/4 + 3/50 is 381/100.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 50 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
15/4 = 15 × 25/4 × 25 = 375/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
3/50 = 3 × 2/50 × 2 = 6/100 - Add the two like fractions:
375/100 + 6/100 = 375 + 6/100 = 381/100 - So, 15/4 + 3/50 = 381/100
In mixed form: 381/100
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