Add 20/50 and 2/15
20/50 + 2/15 is 8/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 15 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
20/50 = 20 × 3/50 × 3 = 60/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 10 = 150,
2/15 = 2 × 10/15 × 10 = 20/150 - Add the two like fractions:
60/150 + 20/150 = 60 + 20/150 = 80/150 - 80/150 simplified gives 8/15
- So, 20/50 + 2/15 = 8/15
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