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Add 3/50 and 6/45

3/50 + 6/45 is 29/150.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 45 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    3/50 = 3 × 9/50 × 9 = 27/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
    6/45 = 6 × 10/45 × 10 = 60/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    27/450 + 60/450 = 27 + 60/450 = 87/450
  5. 87/450 simplified gives 29/150
  6. So, 3/50 + 6/45 = 29/150

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