Add 18/3 and 15/50
1st number: 6 0/3, 2nd number: 15/50
18/3 + 15/50 is 63/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
18/3 = 18 × 50/3 × 50 = 900/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
15/50 = 15 × 3/50 × 3 = 45/150 - Add the two like fractions:
900/150 + 45/150 = 900 + 45/150 = 945/150 - 945/150 simplified gives 63/10
- So, 18/3 + 15/50 = 63/10
In mixed form: 63/10
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