Add 50/15 and 5/8
1st number: 3 5/15, 2nd number: 5/8
50/15 + 5/8 is 95/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 8 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
50/15 = 50 × 8/15 × 8 = 400/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
5/8 = 5 × 15/8 × 15 = 75/120 - Add the two like fractions:
400/120 + 75/120 = 400 + 75/120 = 475/120 - 475/120 simplified gives 95/24
- So, 50/15 + 5/8 = 95/24
In mixed form: 323/24
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