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Add 50/15 and 35/50

1^st number: 3 5/15, 2^nd number: 35/50

50/15 + 35/50 is 121/30.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 50 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 10 = 150,
   50/15 = 50 × 10/15 × 10 = 500/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   35/50 = 35 × 3/50 × 3 = 105/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   500/150 + 105/150 = 500 + 105/150 = 605/150
5. 605/150 simplified gives 121/30
6. So, 50/15 + 35/50 = 121/30
   In mixed form: 41/30

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