Add 50/15 and 7/45
1st number: 3 5/15, 2nd number: 7/45
50/15 + 7/45 is 157/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 45 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 45 × 1 = 45,
7/45 = 7 × 1/45 × 1 = 7/45 - Add the two like fractions:
150/45 + 7/45 = 150 + 7/45 = 157/45 - So, 50/15 + 7/45 = 157/45
In mixed form: 322/45
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