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Add 15/50 and 2/40

15/50 + 2/40 is 7/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 40 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 40 × 5 = 200,
    2/40 = 2 × 5/40 × 5 = 10/200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/200 + 10/200 = 60 + 10/200 = 70/200
  5. 70/200 simplified gives 7/20
  6. So, 15/50 + 2/40 = 7/20

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