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Add 56/15 and 15/50

1st number: 3 11/15, 2nd number: 15/50

56/15 + 15/50 is 121/30.

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,
    56/15 = 56 × 10/15 × 10 = 560/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    15/50 = 15 × 3/50 × 3 = 45/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    560/150 + 45/150 = 560 + 45/150 = 605/150
  5. 605/150 simplified gives 121/30
  6. So, 56/15 + 15/50 = 121/30
    In mixed form: 41/30

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