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Add 50/15 and 40/75

1^st number: 3 5/15, 2^nd number: 40/75

50/15 + 40/75 is 58/15.

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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,
   40/75 = 40 × 1/75 × 1 = 40/75
4. Add the two like fractions:
   250/75 + 40/75 = 250 + 40/75 = 290/75
5. 290/75 simplified gives 58/15
6. So, 50/15 + 40/75 = 58/15
   In mixed form: 313/15

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