Add 3/15 and 50/60
3/15 + 50/60 is 31/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
3/15 = 3 × 4/15 × 4 = 12/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
50/60 = 50 × 1/60 × 1 = 50/60 - Add the two like fractions:
12/60 + 50/60 = 12 + 50/60 = 62/60 - 62/60 simplified gives 31/30
- So, 3/15 + 50/60 = 31/30
In mixed form: 11/30
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