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Add 48/15 and 21/50

1st number: 3 3/15, 2nd number: 21/50

48/15 + 21/50 is 181/50.

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,
    48/15 = 48 × 10/15 × 10 = 480/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    21/50 = 21 × 3/50 × 3 = 63/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/150 + 63/150 = 480 + 63/150 = 543/150
  5. 543/150 simplified gives 181/50
  6. So, 48/15 + 21/50 = 181/50
    In mixed form: 331/50

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