Add 50/15 and 5/9, Solve 3 5/15 + 5/9 as a fraction

Add 50/15 and 5/9

1^st number: 3 5/15, 2^nd number: 5/9

50/15 + 5/9 is 35/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 9 is 45

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
50/15 = 50 × 3/15 × 3 = 150/45
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
5/9 = 5 × 5/9 × 5 = 25/45
Add the two like fractions:
150/45 + 25/45 = 150 + 25/45 = 175/45
175/45 simplified gives 35/9
So, 50/15 + 5/9 = 35/9
In mixed form: 38/9

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