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Add 50/2 and 15/50

1st number: 25 0/2, 2nd number: 15/50

50/2 + 15/50 is 253/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 50 is 50

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 25 = 50,
    50/2 = 50 × 25/2 × 25 = 1250/50
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
    15/50 = 15 × 1/50 × 1 = 15/50
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1250/50 + 15/50 = 1250 + 15/50 = 1265/50
  5. 1265/50 simplified gives 253/10
  6. So, 50/2 + 15/50 = 253/10
    In mixed form: 253/10

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