Add 15/50 and 3/9
15/50 + 3/9 is 19/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 9 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 9 × 50 = 450,
3/9 = 3 × 50/9 × 50 = 150/450 - Add the two like fractions:
135/450 + 150/450 = 135 + 150/450 = 285/450 - 285/450 simplified gives 19/30
- So, 15/50 + 3/9 = 19/30
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