Add 7/8 and 15/50
7/8 + 15/50 is 47/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 50 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
7/8 = 7 × 25/8 × 25 = 175/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
15/50 = 15 × 4/50 × 4 = 60/200 - Add the two like fractions:
175/200 + 60/200 = 175 + 60/200 = 235/200 - 235/200 simplified gives 47/40
- So, 7/8 + 15/50 = 47/40
In mixed form: 17/40
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