Add 10/50 and 15/8, Solve 10/50 + 1 7/8 as a fraction

Add 10/50 and 15/8

1^st number: 10/50, 2^nd number: 1 7/8

10/50 + 15/8 is 83/40.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 8 is 200

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
10/50 = 10 × 4/50 × 4 = 40/200
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
15/8 = 15 × 25/8 × 25 = 375/200
Add the two like fractions:
40/200 + 375/200 = 40 + 375/200 = 415/200
415/200 simplified gives 83/40
So, 10/50 + 15/8 = 83/40
In mixed form: 23/40

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