Add 12/50 and 9/15
12/50 + 9/15 is 21/25.
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,
9/15 = 9 × 10/15 × 10 = 90/150 - Add the two like fractions:
36/150 + 90/150 = 36 + 90/150 = 126/150 - 126/150 simplified gives 21/25
- So, 12/50 + 9/15 = 21/25
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