Add 10/30 and 3/50
10/30 + 3/50 is 59/150.
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,
3/50 = 3 × 3/50 × 3 = 9/150 - Add the two like fractions:
50/150 + 9/150 = 50 + 9/150 = 59/150 - So, 10/30 + 3/50 = 59/150
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