Add 15/50 and 12/3
1st number: 15/50, 2nd number: 4 0/3
15/50 + 12/3 is 43/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 3 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
15/50 = 15 × 3/50 × 3 = 45/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
12/3 = 12 × 50/3 × 50 = 600/150 - Add the two like fractions:
45/150 + 600/150 = 45 + 600/150 = 645/150 - 645/150 simplified gives 43/10
- So, 15/50 + 12/3 = 43/10
In mixed form: 43/10
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