Add 63/50 and 1/15
1st number: 1 13/50, 2nd number: 1/15
63/50 + 1/15 is 199/150.
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,
63/50 = 63 × 3/50 × 3 = 189/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 10 = 150,
1/15 = 1 × 10/15 × 10 = 10/150 - Add the two like fractions:
189/150 + 10/150 = 189 + 10/150 = 199/150 - So, 63/50 + 1/15 = 199/150
In mixed form: 149/150
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