Add 25/15 and 2/50
1st number: 1 10/15, 2nd number: 2/50
25/15 + 2/50 is 128/75.
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,
25/15 = 25 × 10/15 × 10 = 250/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
2/50 = 2 × 3/50 × 3 = 6/150 - Add the two like fractions:
250/150 + 6/150 = 250 + 6/150 = 256/150 - 256/150 simplified gives 128/75
- So, 25/15 + 2/50 = 128/75
In mixed form: 153/75
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