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Add 14/50 and 15/30

14/50 + 15/30 is 39/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 30 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    14/50 = 14 × 3/50 × 3 = 42/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    15/30 = 15 × 5/30 × 5 = 75/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/150 + 75/150 = 42 + 75/150 = 117/150
  5. 117/150 simplified gives 39/50
  6. So, 14/50 + 15/30 = 39/50

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