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Add 15/5 and 50/36

1st number: 3 0/5, 2nd number: 1 14/36

15/5 + 50/36 is 79/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
    15/5 = 15 × 36/5 × 36 = 540/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    50/36 = 50 × 5/36 × 5 = 250/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/180 + 250/180 = 540 + 250/180 = 790/180
  5. 790/180 simplified gives 79/18
  6. So, 15/5 + 50/36 = 79/18
    In mixed form: 47/18

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