Add 15/50 and 3/18
15/50 + 3/18 is 7/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 18 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 18 × 25 = 450,
3/18 = 3 × 25/18 × 25 = 75/450 - Add the two like fractions:
135/450 + 75/450 = 135 + 75/450 = 210/450 - 210/450 simplified gives 7/15
- So, 15/50 + 3/18 = 7/15
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