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Add 10/15 and 50/75

10/15 + 50/75 is 4/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 75 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 75 × 1 = 75,
    50/75 = 50 × 1/75 × 1 = 50/75
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/75 + 50/75 = 50 + 50/75 = 100/75
  5. 100/75 simplified gives 4/3
  6. So, 10/15 + 50/75 = 4/3
    In mixed form: 11/3

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