Add 5/15 and 50/60
5/15 + 50/60 is 7/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
5/15 = 5 × 4/15 × 4 = 20/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
50/60 = 50 × 1/60 × 1 = 50/60 - Add the two like fractions:
20/60 + 50/60 = 20 + 50/60 = 70/60 - 70/60 simplified gives 7/6
- So, 5/15 + 50/60 = 7/6
In mixed form: 11/6
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