Add 15/50 and 1/8
15/50 + 1/8 is 17/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 8 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
15/50 = 15 × 4/50 × 4 = 60/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
1/8 = 1 × 25/8 × 25 = 25/200 - Add the two like fractions:
60/200 + 25/200 = 60 + 25/200 = 85/200 - 85/200 simplified gives 17/40
- So, 15/50 + 1/8 = 17/40
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