Add 4/25 and 15/50
4/25 + 15/50 is 23/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 50 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
4/25 = 4 × 2/25 × 2 = 8/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
15/50 = 15 × 1/50 × 1 = 15/50 - Add the two like fractions:
8/50 + 15/50 = 8 + 15/50 = 23/50 - So, 4/25 + 15/50 = 23/50
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