Add 50/15 and 10/25
1st number: 3 5/15, 2nd number: 10/25
50/15 + 10/25 is 56/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 25 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
50/15 = 50 × 5/15 × 5 = 250/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
10/25 = 10 × 3/25 × 3 = 30/75 - Add the two like fractions:
250/75 + 30/75 = 250 + 30/75 = 280/75 - 280/75 simplified gives 56/15
- So, 50/15 + 10/25 = 56/15
In mixed form: 311/15
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