Add 15/2 and 40/50
1st number: 7 1/2, 2nd number: 40/50
15/2 + 40/50 is 83/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 50 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 25 = 50,
15/2 = 15 × 25/2 × 25 = 375/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
40/50 = 40 × 1/50 × 1 = 40/50 - Add the two like fractions:
375/50 + 40/50 = 375 + 40/50 = 415/50 - 415/50 simplified gives 83/10
- So, 15/2 + 40/50 = 83/10
In mixed form: 83/10
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