Add 15/9 and 2/50, Solve 1 6/9 + 2/50 as a fraction

Add 15/9 and 2/50

1^st number: 1 6/9, 2^nd number: 2/50

15/9 + 2/50 is 128/75.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
15/9 = 15 × 50/9 × 50 = 750/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
2/50 = 2 × 9/50 × 9 = 18/450
Add the two like fractions:
750/450 + 18/450 = 750 + 18/450 = 768/450
768/450 simplified gives 128/75
So, 15/9 + 2/50 = 128/75
In mixed form: 153/75

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