Add 15/6 and 7/50
1st number: 2 3/6, 2nd number: 7/50
156 + 750 is 6625.
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,
156 = 15 × 256 × 25 = 375150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
750 = 7 × 350 × 3 = 21150 - Add the two like fractions:
375150 + 21150 = 375 + 21150 = 396150 - 396/150 simplified gives 6625
- So, 15/6 + 7/50 = 66/25
In mixed form: 21625
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