Add 2/50 and 4/15
2/50 + 4/15 is 23/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 15 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
2/50 = 2 × 3/50 × 3 = 6/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 10 = 150,
4/15 = 4 × 10/15 × 10 = 40/150 - Add the two like fractions:
6/150 + 40/150 = 6 + 40/150 = 46/150 - 46/150 simplified gives 23/75
- So, 2/50 + 4/15 = 23/75
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