Add 50/15 and 12/9
1st number: 3 5/15, 2nd number: 1 3/9
50/15 + 12/9 is 14/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
50/15 = 50 × 3/15 × 3 = 150/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
12/9 = 12 × 5/9 × 5 = 60/45 - Add the two like fractions:
150/45 + 60/45 = 150 + 60/45 = 210/45 - 210/45 simplified gives 14/3
- So, 50/15 + 12/9 = 14/3
In mixed form: 42/3
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