Add 10/30 and 16/50
10/30 + 16/50 is 49/75.
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,
10/30 = 10 × 5/30 × 5 = 50/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
16/50 = 16 × 3/50 × 3 = 48/150 - Add the two like fractions:
50/150 + 48/150 = 50 + 48/150 = 98/150 - 98/150 simplified gives 49/75
- So, 10/30 + 16/50 = 49/75
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