Add 15/6 and 2/50
1st number: 2 3/6, 2nd number: 2/50
156 + 250 is 12750.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
156 = 15 × 256 × 25 = 375150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
250 = 2 × 350 × 3 = 6150 - Add the two like fractions:
375150 + 6150 = 375 + 6150 = 381150 - 381/150 simplified gives 12750
- So, 15/6 + 2/50 = 127/50
In mixed form: 22750
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