Add 4/30 and 18/50
4/30 + 18/50 is 37/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
4/30 = 4 × 5/30 × 5 = 20/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
18/50 = 18 × 3/50 × 3 = 54/150 - Add the two like fractions:
20/150 + 54/150 = 20 + 54/150 = 74/150 - 74/150 simplified gives 37/75
- So, 4/30 + 18/50 = 37/75
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