Add 9/15 and 10/50
9/15 + 10/50 is 4/5.
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,
9/15 = 9 × 10/15 × 10 = 90/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
10/50 = 10 × 3/50 × 3 = 30/150 - Add the two like fractions:
90/150 + 30/150 = 90 + 30/150 = 120/150 - 120/150 simplified gives 4/5
- So, 9/15 + 10/50 = 4/5
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