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Add 6/50 and 18/15

1st number: 6/50, 2nd number: 1 3/15

6/50 + 18/15 is 33/25.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    6/50 = 6 × 3/50 × 3 = 18/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 10 = 150,
    18/15 = 18 × 10/15 × 10 = 180/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/150 + 180/150 = 18 + 180/150 = 198/150
  5. 198/150 simplified gives 33/25
  6. So, 6/50 + 18/15 = 33/25
    In mixed form: 18/25

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