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Add 15/50 and 10/36

15/50 + 10/36 is 26/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 36 is 900

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
    15/50 = 15 × 18/50 × 18 = 270/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    10/36 = 10 × 25/36 × 25 = 250/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/900 + 250/900 = 270 + 250/900 = 520/900
  5. 520/900 simplified gives 26/45
  6. So, 15/50 + 10/36 = 26/45

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