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Add 50/15 and 32/45

1^st number: 3 5/15, 2^nd number: 32/45

50/15 + 32/45 is 182/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 45 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
   50/15 = 50 × 3/15 × 3 = 150/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
   32/45 = 32 × 1/45 × 1 = 32/45
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/45 + 32/45 = 150 + 32/45 = 182/45
5. So, 50/15 + 32/45 = 182/45
   In mixed form: 42/45

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