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Add 18/50 and 50/30

1st number: 18/50, 2nd number: 1 20/30

18/50 + 50/30 is 152/75.

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,
    18/50 = 18 × 3/50 × 3 = 54/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    50/30 = 50 × 5/30 × 5 = 250/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/150 + 250/150 = 54 + 250/150 = 304/150
  5. 304/150 simplified gives 152/75
  6. So, 18/50 + 50/30 = 152/75
    In mixed form: 22/75

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