Add 50/30 and 8/4
1st number: 1 20/30, 2nd number: 2 0/4
50/30 + 8/4 is 11/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 4 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
50/30 = 50 × 2/30 × 2 = 100/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
8/4 = 8 × 15/4 × 15 = 120/60 - Add the two like fractions:
100/60 + 120/60 = 100 + 120/60 = 220/60 - 220/60 simplified gives 11/3
- So, 50/30 + 8/4 = 11/3
In mixed form: 32/3
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