Add 8/50 and 8/15
8/50 + 8/15 is 52/75.
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,
8/15 = 8 × 10/15 × 10 = 80/150 - Add the two like fractions:
24/150 + 80/150 = 24 + 80/150 = 104/150 - 104/150 simplified gives 52/75
- So, 8/50 + 8/15 = 52/75
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