Add 12/15 and 40/50
12/15 + 40/50 is 8/5.
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,
40/50 = 40 × 3/50 × 3 = 120/150 - Add the two like fractions:
120/150 + 120/150 = 120 + 120/150 = 240/150 - 240/150 simplified gives 8/5
- So, 12/15 + 40/50 = 8/5
In mixed form: 13/5
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