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Add 50/15 and 96/45

1st number: 3 5/15, 2nd number: 2 6/45

50/15 + 96/45 is 82/15.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
    50/15 = 50 × 3/15 × 3 = 150/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
    96/45 = 96 × 1/45 × 1 = 96/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/45 + 96/45 = 150 + 96/45 = 246/45
  5. 246/45 simplified gives 82/15
  6. So, 50/15 + 96/45 = 82/15
    In mixed form: 57/15

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