Add 14/15 and 9/50
14/15 + 9/50 is 167/150.
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,
9/50 = 9 × 3/50 × 3 = 27/150 - Add the two like fractions:
140/150 + 27/150 = 140 + 27/150 = 167/150 - So, 14/15 + 9/50 = 167/150
In mixed form: 117/150
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