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Add 12/49 and 50/30

1st number: 12/49, 2nd number: 1 20/30

12/49 + 50/30 is 281/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 30 is 1470

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
    12/49 = 12 × 30/49 × 30 = 360/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
    50/30 = 50 × 49/30 × 49 = 2450/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/1470 + 2450/1470 = 360 + 2450/1470 = 2810/1470
  5. 2810/1470 simplified gives 281/147
  6. So, 12/49 + 50/30 = 281/147
    In mixed form: 1134/147

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