Add 3/15 and 35/50
3/15 + 35/50 is 9/10.
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,
3/15 = 3 × 10/15 × 10 = 30/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
35/50 = 35 × 3/50 × 3 = 105/150 - Add the two like fractions:
30/150 + 105/150 = 30 + 105/150 = 135/150 - 135/150 simplified gives 9/10
- So, 3/15 + 35/50 = 9/10
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