Add 5/15 and 12/50
5/15 + 12/50 is 43/75.
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,
5/15 = 5 × 10/15 × 10 = 50/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
12/50 = 12 × 3/50 × 3 = 36/150 - Add the two like fractions:
50/150 + 36/150 = 50 + 36/150 = 86/150 - 86/150 simplified gives 43/75
- So, 5/15 + 12/50 = 43/75
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