Add 5/50 and 10/15
5/50 + 10/15 is 23/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 15 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
5/50 = 5 × 3/50 × 3 = 15/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 10 = 150,
10/15 = 10 × 10/15 × 10 = 100/150 - Add the two like fractions:
15/150 + 100/150 = 15 + 100/150 = 115/150 - 115/150 simplified gives 23/30
- So, 5/50 + 10/15 = 23/30
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