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Add 50/15 and 40/8

1st number: 3 5/15, 2nd number: 5 0/8

50/15 + 40/8 is 25/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 8 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
    50/15 = 50 × 8/15 × 8 = 400/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
    40/8 = 40 × 15/8 × 15 = 600/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    400/120 + 600/120 = 400 + 600/120 = 1000/120
  5. 1000/120 simplified gives 25/3
  6. So, 50/15 + 40/8 = 25/3
    In mixed form: 81/3

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