Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 15/45 and 50/20

1st number: 15/45, 2nd number: 2 10/20

15/45 + 50/20 is 17/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 20 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    15/45 = 15 × 4/45 × 4 = 60/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    50/20 = 50 × 9/20 × 9 = 450/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/180 + 450/180 = 60 + 450/180 = 510/180
  5. 510/180 simplified gives 17/6
  6. So, 15/45 + 50/20 = 17/6
    In mixed form: 25/6

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com