Add 50/15 and 28/20
1st number: 3 5/15, 2nd number: 1 8/20
50/15 + 28/20 is 71/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
50/15 = 50 × 4/15 × 4 = 200/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
28/20 = 28 × 3/20 × 3 = 84/60 - Add the two like fractions:
200/60 + 84/60 = 200 + 84/60 = 284/60 - 284/60 simplified gives 71/15
- So, 50/15 + 28/20 = 71/15
In mixed form: 411/15
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