Add 15/72 and 50/6
1st number: 15/72, 2nd number: 8 2/6
15/72 + 50/6 is 205/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 6 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
15/72 = 15 × 1/72 × 1 = 15/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
50/6 = 50 × 12/6 × 12 = 600/72 - Add the two like fractions:
15/72 + 600/72 = 15 + 600/72 = 615/72 - 615/72 simplified gives 205/24
- So, 15/72 + 50/6 = 205/24
In mixed form: 813/24
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