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Add 54/15 and 9/50

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

54/15 + 9/50 is 189/50.

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,
    9/50 = 9 × 3/50 × 3 = 27/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/150 + 27/150 = 540 + 27/150 = 567/150
  5. 567/150 simplified gives 189/50
  6. So, 54/15 + 9/50 = 189/50
    In mixed form: 339/50

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