Add 12/50 and 6/15
12/50 + 6/15 is 16/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 15 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
12/50 = 12 × 3/50 × 3 = 36/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 10 = 150,
6/15 = 6 × 10/15 × 10 = 60/150 - Add the two like fractions:
36/150 + 60/150 = 36 + 60/150 = 96/150 - 96/150 simplified gives 16/25
- So, 12/50 + 6/15 = 16/25
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