Add 50/15 and 27/50
1st number: 3 5/15, 2nd number: 27/50
50/15 + 27/50 is 581/150.
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,
50/15 = 50 × 10/15 × 10 = 500/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
27/50 = 27 × 3/50 × 3 = 81/150 - Add the two like fractions:
500/150 + 81/150 = 500 + 81/150 = 581/150 - So, 50/15 + 27/50 = 581/150
In mixed form: 3131/150
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