Add 45/15 and 70/50
1st number: 3 0/15, 2nd number: 1 20/50
45/15 + 70/50 is 22/5.
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,
45/15 = 45 × 10/15 × 10 = 450/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
70/50 = 70 × 3/50 × 3 = 210/150 - Add the two like fractions:
450/150 + 210/150 = 450 + 210/150 = 660/150 - 660/150 simplified gives 22/5
- So, 45/15 + 70/50 = 22/5
In mixed form: 42/5
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