Add 30/4 and 1/50
1st number: 7 2/4, 2nd number: 1/50
30/4 + 1/50 is 188/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 50 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
30/4 = 30 × 25/4 × 25 = 750/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
1/50 = 1 × 2/50 × 2 = 2/100 - Add the two like fractions:
750/100 + 2/100 = 750 + 2/100 = 752/100 - 752/100 simplified gives 188/25
- So, 30/4 + 1/50 = 188/25
In mixed form: 713/25
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