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Add 10/15 and 50/25

1st number: 10/15, 2nd number: 2 0/25

10/15 + 50/25 is 8/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 25 is 75

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
    10/15 = 10 × 5/15 × 5 = 50/75
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
    50/25 = 50 × 3/25 × 3 = 150/75
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/75 + 150/75 = 50 + 150/75 = 200/75
  5. 200/75 simplified gives 8/3
  6. So, 10/15 + 50/25 = 8/3
    In mixed form: 22/3

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