Add 2/15 and 50/35
1st number: 2/15, 2nd number: 1 15/35
2/15 + 50/35 is 164/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 35 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
2/15 = 2 × 7/15 × 7 = 14/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
50/35 = 50 × 3/35 × 3 = 150/105 - Add the two like fractions:
14/105 + 150/105 = 14 + 150/105 = 164/105 - So, 2/15 + 50/35 = 164/105
In mixed form: 159/105
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