Add 21/50 and 8/15
21/50 + 8/15 is 143/150.
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,
21/50 = 21 × 3/50 × 3 = 63/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 10 = 150,
8/15 = 8 × 10/15 × 10 = 80/150 - Add the two like fractions:
63/150 + 80/150 = 63 + 80/150 = 143/150 - So, 21/50 + 8/15 = 143/150
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