Add 20/15 and 75/50
1st number: 1 5/15, 2nd number: 1 25/50
20/15 + 75/50 is 17/6.
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,
75/50 = 75 × 3/50 × 3 = 225/150 - Add the two like fractions:
200/150 + 225/150 = 200 + 225/150 = 425/150 - 425/150 simplified gives 17/6
- So, 20/15 + 75/50 = 17/6
In mixed form: 25/6
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