Add 20/15 and 40/50
1st number: 1 5/15, 2nd number: 40/50
20/15 + 40/50 is 32/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 10 = 150,
20/15 = 20 × 10/15 × 10 = 200/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
40/50 = 40 × 3/50 × 3 = 120/150 - Add the two like fractions:
200/150 + 120/150 = 200 + 120/150 = 320/150 - 320/150 simplified gives 32/15
- So, 20/15 + 40/50 = 32/15
In mixed form: 22/15
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