Add 8/50 and 14/15
8/50 + 14/15 is 82/75.
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,
8/50 = 8 × 3/50 × 3 = 24/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 10 = 150,
14/15 = 14 × 10/15 × 10 = 140/150 - Add the two like fractions:
24/150 + 140/150 = 24 + 140/150 = 164/150 - 164/150 simplified gives 82/75
- So, 8/50 + 14/15 = 82/75
In mixed form: 17/75
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