Add 15/75 and 9/50
15/75 + 9/50 is 19/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
15/75 = 15 × 2/75 × 2 = 30/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
9/50 = 9 × 3/50 × 3 = 27/150 - Add the two like fractions:
30/150 + 27/150 = 30 + 27/150 = 57/150 - 57/150 simplified gives 19/50
- So, 15/75 + 9/50 = 19/50
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