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Add 45/50 and 4/15

45/50 + 4/15 is 7/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 15 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    45/50 = 45 × 3/50 × 3 = 135/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 10 = 150,
    4/15 = 4 × 10/15 × 10 = 40/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/150 + 40/150 = 135 + 40/150 = 175/150
  5. 175/150 simplified gives 7/6
  6. So, 45/50 + 4/15 = 7/6
    In mixed form: 11/6

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