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Add 1/15 and 8/50

1/15 + 8/50 is 17/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 10 = 150,
    1/15 = 1 × 10/15 × 10 = 10/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    8/50 = 8 × 3/50 × 3 = 24/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/150 + 24/150 = 10 + 24/150 = 34/150
  5. 34/150 simplified gives 17/75
  6. So, 1/15 + 8/50 = 17/75

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