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Add 15/8 and 75/50

1st number: 1 7/8, 2nd number: 1 25/50

15/8 + 75/50 is 27/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 50 is 200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
    15/8 = 15 × 25/8 × 25 = 375/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
    75/50 = 75 × 4/50 × 4 = 300/200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    375/200 + 300/200 = 375 + 300/200 = 675/200
  5. 675/200 simplified gives 27/8
  6. So, 15/8 + 75/50 = 27/8
    In mixed form: 33/8

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