Add 54/15 and 10/50, Solve 3 9/15 + 10/50 as a fraction

Add 54/15 and 10/50

1^st number: 3 9/15, 2^nd number: 10/50

54/15 + 10/50 is 19/5.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 50 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 10 = 150,
54/15 = 54 × 10/15 × 10 = 540/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
10/50 = 10 × 3/50 × 3 = 30/150
Add the two like fractions:
540/150 + 30/150 = 540 + 30/150 = 570/150
570/150 simplified gives 19/5
So, 54/15 + 10/50 = 19/5
In mixed form: 34/5

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