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Add 28/15 and 75/50

1^st number: 1 13/15, 2^nd number: 1 25/50

28/15 + 75/50 is 101/30.

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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,
   28/15 = 28 × 10/15 × 10 = 280/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   75/50 = 75 × 3/50 × 3 = 225/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/150 + 225/150 = 280 + 225/150 = 505/150
5. 505/150 simplified gives 101/30
6. So, 28/15 + 75/50 = 101/30
   In mixed form: 311/30

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