Add 4/15 and 16/50
4/15 + 16/50 is 44/75.
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,
4/15 = 4 × 10/15 × 10 = 40/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
16/50 = 16 × 3/50 × 3 = 48/150 - Add the two like fractions:
40/150 + 48/150 = 40 + 48/150 = 88/150 - 88/150 simplified gives 44/75
- So, 4/15 + 16/50 = 44/75
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