Add 15/50 and 6/15
15/50 + 6/15 is 7/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 15 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
15/50 = 15 × 3/50 × 3 = 45/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 10 = 150,
6/15 = 6 × 10/15 × 10 = 60/150 - Add the two like fractions:
45/150 + 60/150 = 45 + 60/150 = 105/150 - 105/150 simplified gives 7/10
- So, 15/50 + 6/15 = 7/10
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