Add 15/3 and 4/50, Solve 5 0/3 + 4/50 as a fraction

Add 15/3 and 4/50

1^st number: 5 0/3, 2^nd number: 4/50

15/3 + 4/50 is 127/25.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 50 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
15/3 = 15 × 50/3 × 50 = 750/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
4/50 = 4 × 3/50 × 3 = 12/150
Add the two like fractions:
750/150 + 12/150 = 750 + 12/150 = 762/150
762/150 simplified gives 127/25
So, 15/3 + 4/50 = 127/25
In mixed form: 52/25

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