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Add 50/15 and 40/45

1^st number: 3 5/15, 2^nd number: 40/45

50/15 + 40/45 is 38/9.

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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,
   40/45 = 40 × 1/45 × 1 = 40/45
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/45 + 40/45 = 150 + 40/45 = 190/45
5. 190/45 simplified gives 38/9
6. So, 50/15 + 40/45 = 38/9
   In mixed form: 42/9

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