Add 25/50 and 12/15
25/50 + 12/15 is 13/10.
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,
25/50 = 25 × 3/50 × 3 = 75/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 10 = 150,
12/15 = 12 × 10/15 × 10 = 120/150 - Add the two like fractions:
75/150 + 120/150 = 75 + 120/150 = 195/150 - 195/150 simplified gives 13/10
- So, 25/50 + 12/15 = 13/10
In mixed form: 13/10
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