Add 15/50 and 7/6
1st number: 15/50, 2nd number: 1 1/6
15/50 + 7/6 is 22/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 6 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
15/50 = 15 × 3/50 × 3 = 45/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
7/6 = 7 × 25/6 × 25 = 175/150 - Add the two like fractions:
45/150 + 175/150 = 45 + 175/150 = 220/150 - 220/150 simplified gives 22/15
- So, 15/50 + 7/6 = 22/15
In mixed form: 17/15
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