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Add 45/15 and 75/50

1^st number: 3 0/15, 2^nd number: 1 25/50

45/15 + 75/50 is 9/2.

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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,
   75/50 = 75 × 3/50 × 3 = 225/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   450/150 + 225/150 = 450 + 225/150 = 675/150
5. 675/150 simplified gives 9/2
6. So, 45/15 + 75/50 = 9/2
   In mixed form: 41/2

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