Add 6/50 and 3/15
6/50 + 3/15 is 8/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 15 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
6/50 = 6 × 3/50 × 3 = 18/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 10 = 150,
3/15 = 3 × 10/15 × 10 = 30/150 - Add the two like fractions:
18/150 + 30/150 = 18 + 30/150 = 48/150 - 48/150 simplified gives 8/25
- So, 6/50 + 3/15 = 8/25
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