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Add 4/15 and 6/50

4/15 + 6/50 is 29/75.

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,
    4/15 = 4 × 10/15 × 10 = 40/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    6/50 = 6 × 3/50 × 3 = 18/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/150 + 18/150 = 40 + 18/150 = 58/150
  5. 58/150 simplified gives 29/75
  6. So, 4/15 + 6/50 = 29/75

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