Add 1/15 and 12/50
1/15 + 12/50 is 23/75.
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,
1/15 = 1 × 10/15 × 10 = 10/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
12/50 = 12 × 3/50 × 3 = 36/150 - Add the two like fractions:
10/150 + 36/150 = 10 + 36/150 = 46/150 - 46/150 simplified gives 23/75
- So, 1/15 + 12/50 = 23/75
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