Add 2/30 and 8/50
2/30 + 8/50 is 17/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
2/30 = 2 × 5/30 × 5 = 10/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
8/50 = 8 × 3/50 × 3 = 24/150 - Add the two like fractions:
10/150 + 24/150 = 10 + 24/150 = 34/150 - 34/150 simplified gives 17/75
- So, 2/30 + 8/50 = 17/75
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