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Add 1/30 and 90/50

1st number: 1/30, 2nd number: 1 40/50

1/30 + 90/50 is 11/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 50 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    1/30 = 1 × 5/30 × 5 = 5/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    90/50 = 90 × 3/50 × 3 = 270/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5/150 + 270/150 = 5 + 270/150 = 275/150
  5. 275/150 simplified gives 11/6
  6. So, 1/30 + 90/50 = 11/6
    In mixed form: 15/6

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