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Add 15/50 and 48/30

1st number: 15/50, 2nd number: 1 18/30

15/50 + 48/30 is 19/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 30 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    15/50 = 15 × 3/50 × 3 = 45/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    48/30 = 48 × 5/30 × 5 = 240/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/150 + 240/150 = 45 + 240/150 = 285/150
  5. 285/150 simplified gives 19/10
  6. So, 15/50 + 48/30 = 19/10
    In mixed form: 19/10

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