Add 15/6 and 72/50
1st number: 2 3/6, 2nd number: 1 22/50
15/6 + 72/50 is 197/50.
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,
72/50 = 72 × 3/50 × 3 = 216/150 - Add the two like fractions:
375/150 + 216/150 = 375 + 216/150 = 591/150 - 591/150 simplified gives 197/50
- So, 15/6 + 72/50 = 197/50
In mixed form: 347/50
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