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Add 50/15 and 5/10

1st number: 3 5/15, 2nd number: 5/10

50/15 + 5/10 is 23/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 10 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
    50/15 = 50 × 2/15 × 2 = 100/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    5/10 = 5 × 3/10 × 3 = 15/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/30 + 15/30 = 100 + 15/30 = 115/30
  5. 115/30 simplified gives 23/6
  6. So, 50/15 + 5/10 = 23/6
    In mixed form: 35/6

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