Add 6/15 and 30/50
6/15 + 30/50 is 1/1.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 10 = 150,
6/15 = 6 × 10/15 × 10 = 60/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
30/50 = 30 × 3/50 × 3 = 90/150 - Add the two like fractions:
60/150 + 90/150 = 60 + 90/150 = 150/150 - 150/150 simplified gives 1/1
- So, 6/15 + 30/50 = 1/1
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