Add 20/50 and 15/3
1st number: 20/50, 2nd number: 5 0/3
20/50 + 15/3 is 27/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 3 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
20/50 = 20 × 3/50 × 3 = 60/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
15/3 = 15 × 50/3 × 50 = 750/150 - Add the two like fractions:
60/150 + 750/150 = 60 + 750/150 = 810/150 - 810/150 simplified gives 27/5
- So, 20/50 + 15/3 = 27/5
In mixed form: 52/5
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