Add 50/15 and 10/75, Solve 3 5/15 + 10/75 as a fraction

Add 50/15 and 10/75

1^st number: 3 5/15, 2^nd number: 10/75

50/15 + 10/75 is 52/15.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
50/15 = 50 × 5/15 × 5 = 250/75
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
10/75 = 10 × 1/75 × 1 = 10/75
Add the two like fractions:
250/75 + 10/75 = 250 + 10/75 = 260/75
260/75 simplified gives 52/15
So, 50/15 + 10/75 = 52/15
In mixed form: 37/15

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