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Add 2/30 and 70/50

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

2/30 + 70/50 is 22/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    2/30 = 2 × 5/30 × 5 = 10/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    70/50 = 70 × 3/50 × 3 = 210/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/150 + 210/150 = 10 + 210/150 = 220/150
  5. 220/150 simplified gives 22/15
  6. So, 2/30 + 70/50 = 22/15
    In mixed form: 17/15

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