Add 15/4 and 50/6
1st number: 3 3/4, 2nd number: 8 2/6
15/4 + 50/6 is 145/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 6 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
15/4 = 15 × 3/4 × 3 = 45/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
50/6 = 50 × 2/6 × 2 = 100/12 - Add the two like fractions:
45/12 + 100/12 = 45 + 100/12 = 145/12 - So, 15/4 + 50/6 = 145/12
In mixed form: 121/12
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