Add 15/6 and 9/50
1st number: 2 3/6, 2nd number: 9/50
15/6 + 9/50 is 67/25.
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,
9/50 = 9 × 3/50 × 3 = 27/150 - Add the two like fractions:
375/150 + 27/150 = 375 + 27/150 = 402/150 - 402/150 simplified gives 67/25
- So, 15/6 + 9/50 = 67/25
In mixed form: 217/25
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