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Add 50/15 and 60/18

1st number: 3 5/15, 2nd number: 3 6/18

50/15 + 60/18 is 20/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 18 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
    50/15 = 50 × 6/15 × 6 = 300/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    60/18 = 60 × 5/18 × 5 = 300/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/90 + 300/90 = 300 + 300/90 = 600/90
  5. 600/90 simplified gives 20/3
  6. So, 50/15 + 60/18 = 20/3
    In mixed form: 62/3

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