Add 20/15 and 27/50
1st number: 1 5/15, 2nd number: 27/50
20/15 + 27/50 is 281/150.
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,
20/15 = 20 × 10/15 × 10 = 200/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
27/50 = 27 × 3/50 × 3 = 81/150 - Add the two like fractions:
200/150 + 81/150 = 200 + 81/150 = 281/150 - So, 20/15 + 27/50 = 281/150
In mixed form: 1131/150
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