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Add 14/50 and 45/30

1st number: 14/50, 2nd number: 1 15/30

14/50 + 45/30 is 89/50.

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,
    45/30 = 45 × 5/30 × 5 = 225/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/150 + 225/150 = 42 + 225/150 = 267/150
  5. 267/150 simplified gives 89/50
  6. So, 14/50 + 45/30 = 89/50
    In mixed form: 139/50

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