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Add 18/15 and 72/50

1st number: 1 3/15, 2nd number: 1 22/50

18/15 + 72/50 is 66/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 50 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 10 = 150,
    18/15 = 18 × 10/15 × 10 = 180/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    72/50 = 72 × 3/50 × 3 = 216/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/150 + 216/150 = 180 + 216/150 = 396/150
  5. 396/150 simplified gives 66/25
  6. So, 18/15 + 72/50 = 66/25
    In mixed form: 216/25

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