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Add 9/50 and 15/3

1st number: 9/50, 2nd number: 5 0/3

9/50 + 15/3 is 259/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 3 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    9/50 = 9 × 3/50 × 3 = 27/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
    15/3 = 15 × 50/3 × 50 = 750/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    27/150 + 750/150 = 27 + 750/150 = 777/150
  5. 777/150 simplified gives 259/50
  6. So, 9/50 + 15/3 = 259/50
    In mixed form: 59/50

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