Add 6/15 and 40/50
6/15 + 40/50 is 6/5.
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,
40/50 = 40 × 3/50 × 3 = 120/150 - Add the two like fractions:
60/150 + 120/150 = 60 + 120/150 = 180/150 - 180/150 simplified gives 6/5
- So, 6/15 + 40/50 = 6/5
In mixed form: 11/5
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