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Add 16/2 and 50/15

1st number: 8 0/2, 2nd number: 3 5/15

16/2 + 50/15 is 34/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 15 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
    16/2 = 16 × 15/2 × 15 = 240/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
    50/15 = 50 × 2/15 × 2 = 100/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/30 + 100/30 = 240 + 100/30 = 340/30
  5. 340/30 simplified gives 34/3
  6. So, 16/2 + 50/15 = 34/3
    In mixed form: 111/3

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