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Add 50/15 and 80/18

1st number: 3 5/15, 2nd number: 4 8/18

50/15 + 80/18 is 70/9.

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,
    80/18 = 80 × 5/18 × 5 = 400/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/90 + 400/90 = 300 + 400/90 = 700/90
  5. 700/90 simplified gives 70/9
  6. So, 50/15 + 80/18 = 70/9
    In mixed form: 77/9

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