Add 30/15 and 20/50
1st number: 2 0/15, 2nd number: 20/50
30/15 + 20/50 is 12/5.
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,
30/15 = 30 × 10/15 × 10 = 300/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
20/50 = 20 × 3/50 × 3 = 60/150 - Add the two like fractions:
300/150 + 60/150 = 300 + 60/150 = 360/150 - 360/150 simplified gives 12/5
- So, 30/15 + 20/50 = 12/5
In mixed form: 22/5
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