Add 28/15 and 8/50
1st number: 1 13/15, 2nd number: 8/50
28/15 + 8/50 is 152/75.
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,
28/15 = 28 × 10/15 × 10 = 280/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
8/50 = 8 × 3/50 × 3 = 24/150 - Add the two like fractions:
280/150 + 24/150 = 280 + 24/150 = 304/150 - 304/150 simplified gives 152/75
- So, 28/15 + 8/50 = 152/75
In mixed form: 22/75
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