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Add 6/15 and 3/50

6/15 + 3/50 is 23/50.

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,
    6/15 = 6 × 10/15 × 10 = 60/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    3/50 = 3 × 3/50 × 3 = 9/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/150 + 9/150 = 60 + 9/150 = 69/150
  5. 69/150 simplified gives 23/50
  6. So, 6/15 + 3/50 = 23/50

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