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Add 3/9 and 15/50

3/9 + 15/50 is 19/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 50 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
    3/9 = 3 × 50/9 × 50 = 150/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    15/50 = 15 × 9/50 × 9 = 135/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/450 + 135/450 = 150 + 135/450 = 285/450
  5. 285/450 simplified gives 19/30
  6. So, 3/9 + 15/50 = 19/30

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