Add 5/15 and 18/50
5/15 + 18/50 is 52/75.
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,
5/15 = 5 × 10/15 × 10 = 50/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
18/50 = 18 × 3/50 × 3 = 54/150 - Add the two like fractions:
50/150 + 54/150 = 50 + 54/150 = 104/150 - 104/150 simplified gives 52/75
- So, 5/15 + 18/50 = 52/75
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