Add 50/4 and 14/15
1st number: 12 2/4, 2nd number: 14/15
50/4 + 14/15 is 403/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 15 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
50/4 = 50 × 15/4 × 15 = 750/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
14/15 = 14 × 4/15 × 4 = 56/60 - Add the two like fractions:
750/60 + 56/60 = 750 + 56/60 = 806/60 - 806/60 simplified gives 403/30
- So, 50/4 + 14/15 = 403/30
In mixed form: 1313/30
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