Add 8/2 and 15/50
1st number: 4 0/2, 2nd number: 15/50
8/2 + 15/50 is 43/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 50 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 25 = 50,
8/2 = 8 × 25/2 × 25 = 200/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
15/50 = 15 × 1/50 × 1 = 15/50 - Add the two like fractions:
200/50 + 15/50 = 200 + 15/50 = 215/50 - 215/50 simplified gives 43/10
- So, 8/2 + 15/50 = 43/10
In mixed form: 43/10
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