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Add 15/9 and 25/50

1st number: 1 6/9, 2nd number: 25/50

15/9 + 25/50 is 13/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
    15/9 = 15 × 50/9 × 50 = 750/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    25/50 = 25 × 9/50 × 9 = 225/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    750/450 + 225/450 = 750 + 225/450 = 975/450
  5. 975/450 simplified gives 13/6
  6. So, 15/9 + 25/50 = 13/6
    In mixed form: 21/6

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