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Add 2/15 and 9/50

2/15 + 9/50 is 47/150.

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,
    2/15 = 2 × 10/15 × 10 = 20/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    9/50 = 9 × 3/50 × 3 = 27/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/150 + 27/150 = 20 + 27/150 = 47/150
  5. So, 2/15 + 9/50 = 47/150

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