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Add 10/2 and 30/50

1st number: 5 0/2, 2nd number: 30/50

10/2 + 30/50 is 28/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 50 is 50

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 25 = 50,
    10/2 = 10 × 25/2 × 25 = 250/50
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
    30/50 = 30 × 1/50 × 1 = 30/50
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/50 + 30/50 = 250 + 30/50 = 280/50
  5. 280/50 simplified gives 28/5
  6. So, 10/2 + 30/50 = 28/5
    In mixed form: 53/5

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