Add 50/10 and 27/15
1st number: 5 0/10, 2nd number: 1 12/15
50/10 + 27/15 is 34/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 15 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
50/10 = 50 × 3/10 × 3 = 150/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
27/15 = 27 × 2/15 × 2 = 54/30 - Add the two like fractions:
150/30 + 54/30 = 150 + 54/30 = 204/30 - 204/30 simplified gives 34/5
- So, 50/10 + 27/15 = 34/5
In mixed form: 64/5
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