Add 15/50 and 12/7
1st number: 15/50, 2nd number: 1 5/7
15/50 + 12/7 is 141/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 7 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
15/50 = 15 × 7/50 × 7 = 105/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
12/7 = 12 × 50/7 × 50 = 600/350 - Add the two like fractions:
105/350 + 600/350 = 105 + 600/350 = 705/350 - 705/350 simplified gives 141/70
- So, 15/50 + 12/7 = 141/70
In mixed form: 21/70
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