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Add 15/30 and 28/50

15/30 + 28/50 is 53/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 50 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    15/30 = 15 × 5/30 × 5 = 75/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    28/50 = 28 × 3/50 × 3 = 84/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/150 + 84/150 = 75 + 84/150 = 159/150
  5. 159/150 simplified gives 53/50
  6. So, 15/30 + 28/50 = 53/50
    In mixed form: 13/50

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