Add 50/7 and 15/45
1st number: 7 1/7, 2nd number: 15/45
50/7 + 15/45 is 157/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
50/7 = 50 × 45/7 × 45 = 2250/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
15/45 = 15 × 7/45 × 7 = 105/315 - Add the two like fractions:
2250/315 + 105/315 = 2250 + 105/315 = 2355/315 - 2355/315 simplified gives 157/21
- So, 50/7 + 15/45 = 157/21
In mixed form: 710/21
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