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Add 50/15 and 48/45

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

50/15 + 48/45 is 22/5.

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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,
   48/45 = 48 × 1/45 × 1 = 48/45
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/45 + 48/45 = 150 + 48/45 = 198/45
5. 198/45 simplified gives 22/5
6. So, 50/15 + 48/45 = 22/5
   In mixed form: 42/5

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