Add 15/6 and 60/50
1st number: 2 3/6, 2nd number: 1 10/50
15/6 + 60/50 is 37/10.
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,
60/50 = 60 × 3/50 × 3 = 180/150 - Add the two like fractions:
375/150 + 180/150 = 375 + 180/150 = 555/150 - 555/150 simplified gives 37/10
- So, 15/6 + 60/50 = 37/10
In mixed form: 37/10
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