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Add 15/50 and 60/30

1st number: 15/50, 2nd number: 2 0/30

15/50 + 60/30 is 23/10.

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,
    60/30 = 60 × 5/30 × 5 = 300/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/150 + 300/150 = 45 + 300/150 = 345/150
  5. 345/150 simplified gives 23/10
  6. So, 15/50 + 60/30 = 23/10
    In mixed form: 23/10

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