Add 9/15 and 6/50
9/15 + 6/50 is 18/25.
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,
6/50 = 6 × 3/50 × 3 = 18/150 - Add the two like fractions:
90/150 + 18/150 = 90 + 18/150 = 108/150 - 108/150 simplified gives 18/25
- So, 9/15 + 6/50 = 18/25
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