Add 12/15 and 21/50
12/15 + 21/50 is 61/50.
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,
12/15 = 12 × 10/15 × 10 = 120/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
21/50 = 21 × 3/50 × 3 = 63/150 - Add the two like fractions:
120/150 + 63/150 = 120 + 63/150 = 183/150 - 183/150 simplified gives 61/50
- So, 12/15 + 21/50 = 61/50
In mixed form: 111/50
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