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Add 15/50 and 18/8

1st number: 15/50, 2nd number: 2 2/8

15/50 + 18/8 is 51/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 8 is 200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
    15/50 = 15 × 4/50 × 4 = 60/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
    18/8 = 18 × 25/8 × 25 = 450/200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/200 + 450/200 = 60 + 450/200 = 510/200
  5. 510/200 simplified gives 51/20
  6. So, 15/50 + 18/8 = 51/20
    In mixed form: 211/20

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