Add 3/15 and 7/50
3/15 + 7/50 is 17/50.
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,
7/50 = 7 × 3/50 × 3 = 21/150 - Add the two like fractions:
30/150 + 21/150 = 30 + 21/150 = 51/150 - 51/150 simplified gives 17/50
- So, 3/15 + 7/50 = 17/50
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