Add 10/15 and 14/50, Solve 10/15 + 14/50 as a fraction

Add 10/15 and 14/50

10/15 + 14/50 is 71/75.

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,
10/15 = 10 × 10/15 × 10 = 100/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
14/50 = 14 × 3/50 × 3 = 42/150
Add the two like fractions:
100/150 + 42/150 = 100 + 42/150 = 142/150
142/150 simplified gives 71/75
So, 10/15 + 14/50 = 71/75

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