Add 50/20 and 18/15
1st number: 2 10/20, 2nd number: 1 3/15
50/20 + 18/15 is 37/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 15 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
50/20 = 50 × 3/20 × 3 = 150/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
18/15 = 18 × 4/15 × 4 = 72/60 - Add the two like fractions:
150/60 + 72/60 = 150 + 72/60 = 222/60 - 222/60 simplified gives 37/10
- So, 50/20 + 18/15 = 37/10
In mixed form: 37/10
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