Add 14/15 and 45/50
14/15 + 45/50 is 11/6.
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,
14/15 = 14 × 10/15 × 10 = 140/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
45/50 = 45 × 3/50 × 3 = 135/150 - Add the two like fractions:
140/150 + 135/150 = 140 + 135/150 = 275/150 - 275/150 simplified gives 11/6
- So, 14/15 + 45/50 = 11/6
In mixed form: 15/6
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