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Add 50/15 and 20/75

1st number: 3 5/15, 2nd number: 20/75

50/15 + 20/75 is 18/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
    50/15 = 50 × 5/15 × 5 = 250/75
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
    20/75 = 20 × 1/75 × 1 = 20/75
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/75 + 20/75 = 250 + 20/75 = 270/75
  5. 270/75 simplified gives 18/5
  6. So, 50/15 + 20/75 = 18/5
    In mixed form: 33/5

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