Add 16/15 and 20/50
1st number: 1 1/15, 2nd number: 20/50
16/15 + 20/50 is 22/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 10 = 150,
16/15 = 16 × 10/15 × 10 = 160/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
20/50 = 20 × 3/50 × 3 = 60/150 - Add the two like fractions:
160/150 + 60/150 = 160 + 60/150 = 220/150 - 220/150 simplified gives 22/15
- So, 16/15 + 20/50 = 22/15
In mixed form: 17/15
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