Add 15/50 and 12/45
15/50 + 12/45 is 17/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 45 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
15/50 = 15 × 9/50 × 9 = 135/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
12/45 = 12 × 10/45 × 10 = 120/450 - Add the two like fractions:
135/450 + 120/450 = 135 + 120/450 = 255/450 - 255/450 simplified gives 17/30
- So, 15/50 + 12/45 = 17/30
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