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Add 50/15 and 28/81

1^st number: 3 5/15, 2^nd number: 28/81

50/15 + 28/81 is 298/81.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 81 is 405
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 27 = 405,
   50/15 = 50 × 27/15 × 27 = 1350/405
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
   28/81 = 28 × 5/81 × 5 = 140/405
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1350/405 + 140/405 = 1350 + 140/405 = 1490/405
5. 1490/405 simplified gives 298/81
6. So, 50/15 + 28/81 = 298/81
   In mixed form: 355/81

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