Add 15/7 and 20/50
1st number: 2 1/7, 2nd number: 20/50
15/7 + 20/50 is 89/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
15/7 = 15 × 50/7 × 50 = 750/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
20/50 = 20 × 7/50 × 7 = 140/350 - Add the two like fractions:
750/350 + 140/350 = 750 + 140/350 = 890/350 - 890/350 simplified gives 89/35
- So, 15/7 + 20/50 = 89/35
In mixed form: 219/35
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