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Add 3/50 and 10/15

3/50 + 10/15 is 109/150.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    3/50 = 3 × 3/50 × 3 = 9/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 10 = 150,
    10/15 = 10 × 10/15 × 10 = 100/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    9/150 + 100/150 = 9 + 100/150 = 109/150
  5. So, 3/50 + 10/15 = 109/150

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