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Add 50/15 and 54/50

1st number: 3 5/15, 2nd number: 1 4/50

50/15 + 54/50 is 331/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 50 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 10 = 150,
    50/15 = 50 × 10/15 × 10 = 500/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    54/50 = 54 × 3/50 × 3 = 162/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    500/150 + 162/150 = 500 + 162/150 = 662/150
  5. 662/150 simplified gives 331/75
  6. So, 50/15 + 54/50 = 331/75
    In mixed form: 431/75

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