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Add 8/15 and 25/50

8/15 + 25/50 is 31/30.

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,
    8/15 = 8 × 10/15 × 10 = 80/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    25/50 = 25 × 3/50 × 3 = 75/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/150 + 75/150 = 80 + 75/150 = 155/150
  5. 155/150 simplified gives 31/30
  6. So, 8/15 + 25/50 = 31/30
    In mixed form: 11/30

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