Add 15/6 and 15/50
1st number: 2 3/6, 2nd number: 15/50
15/6 + 15/50 is 14/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
15/6 = 15 × 25/6 × 25 = 375/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
15/50 = 15 × 3/50 × 3 = 45/150 - Add the two like fractions:
375/150 + 45/150 = 375 + 45/150 = 420/150 - 420/150 simplified gives 14/5
- So, 15/6 + 15/50 = 14/5
In mixed form: 24/5
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