Add 50/15 and 3/20
1st number: 3 5/15, 2nd number: 3/20
50/15 + 3/20 is 209/60.
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,
3/20 = 3 × 3/20 × 3 = 9/60 - Add the two like fractions:
200/60 + 9/60 = 200 + 9/60 = 209/60 - So, 50/15 + 3/20 = 209/60
In mixed form: 329/60
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