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Add 15/50 and 45/8

1st number: 15/50, 2nd number: 5 5/8

15/50 + 45/8 is 237/40.

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,
    45/8 = 45 × 25/8 × 25 = 1125/200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/200 + 1125/200 = 60 + 1125/200 = 1185/200
  5. 1185/200 simplified gives 237/40
  6. So, 15/50 + 45/8 = 237/40
    In mixed form: 537/40

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