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Add 50/18 and 1/15

1st number: 2 14/18, 2nd number: 1/15

50/18 + 1/15 is 128/45.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    50/18 = 50 × 5/18 × 5 = 250/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
    1/15 = 1 × 6/15 × 6 = 6/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/90 + 6/90 = 250 + 6/90 = 256/90
  5. 256/90 simplified gives 128/45
  6. So, 50/18 + 1/15 = 128/45
    In mixed form: 238/45

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