Add 20/15 and 9/50, Solve 1 5/15 + 9/50 as a fraction

Add 20/15 and 9/50

1^st number: 1 5/15, 2^nd number: 9/50

20/15 + 9/50 is 227/150.

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,
9/50 = 9 × 3/50 × 3 = 27/150
Add the two like fractions:
200/150 + 27/150 = 200 + 27/150 = 227/150
So, 20/15 + 9/50 = 227/150
In mixed form: 177/150

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