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Add 54/15 and 72/50

1st number: 3 9/15, 2nd number: 1 22/50

54/15 + 72/50 is 126/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 10 = 150,
    54/15 = 54 × 10/15 × 10 = 540/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    72/50 = 72 × 3/50 × 3 = 216/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/150 + 216/150 = 540 + 216/150 = 756/150
  5. 756/150 simplified gives 126/25
  6. So, 54/15 + 72/50 = 126/25
    In mixed form: 51/25

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