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Add 40/15 and 10/50

1st number: 2 10/15, 2nd number: 10/50

40/15 + 10/50 is 43/15.

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,
    40/15 = 40 × 10/15 × 10 = 400/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    10/50 = 10 × 3/50 × 3 = 30/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    400/150 + 30/150 = 400 + 30/150 = 430/150
  5. 430/150 simplified gives 43/15
  6. So, 40/15 + 10/50 = 43/15
    In mixed form: 213/15

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