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Add 36/15 and 40/50

1st number: 2 6/15, 2nd number: 40/50

36/15 + 40/50 is 16/5.

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,
    36/15 = 36 × 10/15 × 10 = 360/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    40/50 = 40 × 3/50 × 3 = 120/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/150 + 120/150 = 360 + 120/150 = 480/150
  5. 480/150 simplified gives 16/5
  6. So, 36/15 + 40/50 = 16/5
    In mixed form: 31/5

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