Add 50/15 and 75/9
1st number: 3 5/15, 2nd number: 8 3/9
50/15 + 75/9 is 35/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 9 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 9 × 5 = 45,
75/9 = 75 × 5/9 × 5 = 375/45 - Add the two like fractions:
150/45 + 375/45 = 150 + 375/45 = 525/45 - 525/45 simplified gives 35/3
- So, 50/15 + 75/9 = 35/3
In mixed form: 112/3
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