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Add 15/50 and 48/9

1st number: 15/50, 2nd number: 5 3/9

15/50 + 48/9 is 169/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 9 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    15/50 = 15 × 9/50 × 9 = 135/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
    48/9 = 48 × 50/9 × 50 = 2400/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/450 + 2400/450 = 135 + 2400/450 = 2535/450
  5. 2535/450 simplified gives 169/30
  6. So, 15/50 + 48/9 = 169/30
    In mixed form: 519/30

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