Add 28/15 and 24/50
1st number: 1 13/15, 2nd number: 24/50
28/15 + 24/50 is 176/75.
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,
28/15 = 28 × 10/15 × 10 = 280/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
24/50 = 24 × 3/50 × 3 = 72/150 - Add the two like fractions:
280/150 + 72/150 = 280 + 72/150 = 352/150 - 352/150 simplified gives 176/75
- So, 28/15 + 24/50 = 176/75
In mixed form: 226/75
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