Add 15/50 and 3/12
15/50 + 3/12 is 11/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 12 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
15/50 = 15 × 6/50 × 6 = 90/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
3/12 = 3 × 25/12 × 25 = 75/300 - Add the two like fractions:
90/300 + 75/300 = 90 + 75/300 = 165/300 - 165/300 simplified gives 11/20
- So, 15/50 + 3/12 = 11/20
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