Add 50/60 and 8/15
50/60 + 8/15 is 41/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 15 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
50/60 = 50 × 1/60 × 1 = 50/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
8/15 = 8 × 4/15 × 4 = 32/60 - Add the two like fractions:
50/60 + 32/60 = 50 + 32/60 = 82/60 - 82/60 simplified gives 41/30
- So, 50/60 + 8/15 = 41/30
In mixed form: 111/30
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