Add 5/15 and 8/50
5/15 + 8/50 is 37/75.
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,
8/50 = 8 × 3/50 × 3 = 24/150 - Add the two like fractions:
50/150 + 24/150 = 50 + 24/150 = 74/150 - 74/150 simplified gives 37/75
- So, 5/15 + 8/50 = 37/75
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