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Add 75/15 and 10/50

1^st number: 5 0/15, 2^nd number: 10/50

75/15 + 10/50 is 26/5.

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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,
   75/15 = 75 × 10/15 × 10 = 750/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   10/50 = 10 × 3/50 × 3 = 30/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   750/150 + 30/150 = 750 + 30/150 = 780/150
5. 780/150 simplified gives 26/5
6. So, 75/15 + 10/50 = 26/5
   In mixed form: 51/5

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