Add 50/6 and 1/15
1st number: 8 2/6, 2nd number: 1/15
50/6 + 1/15 is 42/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 15 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
50/6 = 50 × 5/6 × 5 = 250/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
1/15 = 1 × 2/15 × 2 = 2/30 - Add the two like fractions:
250/30 + 2/30 = 250 + 2/30 = 252/30 - 252/30 simplified gives 42/5
- So, 50/6 + 1/15 = 42/5
In mixed form: 82/5
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