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Add 45/15 and 35/50

1^st number: 3 0/15, 2^nd number: 35/50

45/15 + 35/50 is 37/10.

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,
   45/15 = 45 × 10/15 × 10 = 450/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   35/50 = 35 × 3/50 × 3 = 105/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   450/150 + 105/150 = 450 + 105/150 = 555/150
5. 555/150 simplified gives 37/10
6. So, 45/15 + 35/50 = 37/10
   In mixed form: 37/10

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