Add 15/50 and 21/90
15/50 + 21/90 is 8/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 90 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 90 × 5 = 450,
21/90 = 21 × 5/90 × 5 = 105/450 - Add the two like fractions:
135/450 + 105/450 = 135 + 105/450 = 240/450 - 240/450 simplified gives 8/15
- So, 15/50 + 21/90 = 8/15
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