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Add 10/15 and 50/45

1st number: 10/15, 2nd number: 1 5/45

10/15 + 50/45 is 16/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 45 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
    10/15 = 10 × 3/15 × 3 = 30/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
    50/45 = 50 × 1/45 × 1 = 50/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/45 + 50/45 = 30 + 50/45 = 80/45
  5. 80/45 simplified gives 16/9
  6. So, 10/15 + 50/45 = 16/9
    In mixed form: 17/9

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