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Add 42/15 and 3/50

1st number: 2 12/15, 2nd number: 3/50

42/15 + 3/50 is 143/50.

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,
    42/15 = 42 × 10/15 × 10 = 420/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    3/50 = 3 × 3/50 × 3 = 9/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/150 + 9/150 = 420 + 9/150 = 429/150
  5. 429/150 simplified gives 143/50
  6. So, 42/15 + 3/50 = 143/50
    In mixed form: 243/50

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