Add 5/50 and 6/15
5/50 + 6/15 is 1/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 15 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
5/50 = 5 × 3/50 × 3 = 15/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 10 = 150,
6/15 = 6 × 10/15 × 10 = 60/150 - Add the two like fractions:
15/150 + 60/150 = 15 + 60/150 = 75/150 - 75/150 simplified gives 1/2
- So, 5/50 + 6/15 = 1/2
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