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Add 60/45 and 3/50

1st number: 1 15/45, 2nd number: 3/50

60/45 + 3/50 is 209/150.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 50 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
    60/45 = 60 × 10/45 × 10 = 600/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    3/50 = 3 × 9/50 × 9 = 27/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/450 + 27/450 = 600 + 27/450 = 627/450
  5. 627/450 simplified gives 209/150
  6. So, 60/45 + 3/50 = 209/150
    In mixed form: 159/150

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