Add 4/15 and 32/50
4/15 + 32/50 is 68/75.
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,
32/50 = 32 × 3/50 × 3 = 96/150 - Add the two like fractions:
40/150 + 96/150 = 40 + 96/150 = 136/150 - 136/150 simplified gives 68/75
- So, 4/15 + 32/50 = 68/75
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