Add 50/6 and 2/15
1st number: 8 2/6, 2nd number: 2/15
50/6 + 2/15 is 127/15.
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,
2/15 = 2 × 2/15 × 2 = 4/30 - Add the two like fractions:
250/30 + 4/30 = 250 + 4/30 = 254/30 - 254/30 simplified gives 127/15
- So, 50/6 + 2/15 = 127/15
In mixed form: 87/15
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