Add 50/8 and 20/15
1st number: 6 2/8, 2nd number: 1 5/15
50/8 + 20/15 is 91/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 15 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
50/8 = 50 × 15/8 × 15 = 750/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
20/15 = 20 × 8/15 × 8 = 160/120 - Add the two like fractions:
750/120 + 160/120 = 750 + 160/120 = 910/120 - 910/120 simplified gives 91/12
- So, 50/8 + 20/15 = 91/12
In mixed form: 77/12
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