Add 7/15 and 32/50
7/15 + 32/50 is 83/75.
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,
7/15 = 7 × 10/15 × 10 = 70/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
32/50 = 32 × 3/50 × 3 = 96/150 - Add the two like fractions:
70/150 + 96/150 = 70 + 96/150 = 166/150 - 166/150 simplified gives 83/75
- So, 7/15 + 32/50 = 83/75
In mixed form: 18/75
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