Add 15/50 and 18/25
15/50 + 18/25 is 51/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 25 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
15/50 = 15 × 1/50 × 1 = 15/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
18/25 = 18 × 2/25 × 2 = 36/50 - Add the two like fractions:
15/50 + 36/50 = 15 + 36/50 = 51/50 - So, 15/50 + 18/25 = 51/50
In mixed form: 11/50
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