Add 10/15 and 25/50
10/15 + 25/50 is 7/6.
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,
10/15 = 10 × 10/15 × 10 = 100/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
25/50 = 25 × 3/50 × 3 = 75/150 - Add the two like fractions:
100/150 + 75/150 = 100 + 75/150 = 175/150 - 175/150 simplified gives 7/6
- So, 10/15 + 25/50 = 7/6
In mixed form: 11/6
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