Add 15/80 and 7/50
15/80 + 7/50 is 131/400.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 50 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
15/80 = 15 × 5/80 × 5 = 75/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
7/50 = 7 × 8/50 × 8 = 56/400 - Add the two like fractions:
75/400 + 56/400 = 75 + 56/400 = 131/400 - So, 15/80 + 7/50 = 131/400
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