Add 32/15 and 10/50
1st number: 2 2/15, 2nd number: 10/50
32/15 + 10/50 is 7/3.
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,
32/15 = 32 × 10/15 × 10 = 320/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
10/50 = 10 × 3/50 × 3 = 30/150 - Add the two like fractions:
320/150 + 30/150 = 320 + 30/150 = 350/150 - 350/150 simplified gives 7/3
- So, 32/15 + 10/50 = 7/3
In mixed form: 21/3
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