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Add 3/15 and 2/50

3/15 + 2/50 is 6/25.

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,
    3/15 = 3 × 10/15 × 10 = 30/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    2/50 = 2 × 3/50 × 3 = 6/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/150 + 6/150 = 30 + 6/150 = 36/150
  5. 36/150 simplified gives 6/25
  6. So, 3/15 + 2/50 = 6/25

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