Add 8/15 and 4/50
8/15 + 4/50 is 46/75.
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,
8/15 = 8 × 10/15 × 10 = 80/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
4/50 = 4 × 3/50 × 3 = 12/150 - Add the two like fractions:
80/150 + 12/150 = 80 + 12/150 = 92/150 - 92/150 simplified gives 46/75
- So, 8/15 + 4/50 = 46/75
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