Add 6/15 and 45/50
6/15 + 45/50 is 13/10.
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,
45/50 = 45 × 3/50 × 3 = 135/150 - Add the two like fractions:
60/150 + 135/150 = 60 + 135/150 = 195/150 - 195/150 simplified gives 13/10
- So, 6/15 + 45/50 = 13/10
In mixed form: 13/10
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