Add 15/45 and 4/50
15/45 + 4/50 is 31/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
15/45 = 15 × 10/45 × 10 = 150/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
4/50 = 4 × 9/50 × 9 = 36/450 - Add the two like fractions:
150/450 + 36/450 = 150 + 36/450 = 186/450 - 186/450 simplified gives 31/75
- So, 15/45 + 4/50 = 31/75
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