Add 5/75 and 50/15, Solve 5/75 + 3 5/15 as a fraction

Add 5/75 and 50/15

1^st number: 5/75, 2^nd number: 3 5/15

5/75 + 50/15 is 17/5.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 15 is 75

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
5/75 = 5 × 1/75 × 1 = 5/75
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
50/15 = 50 × 5/15 × 5 = 250/75
Add the two like fractions:
5/75 + 250/75 = 5 + 250/75 = 255/75
255/75 simplified gives 17/5
So, 5/75 + 50/15 = 17/5
In mixed form: 32/5

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