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Add 2/4 and 50/30

1st number: 2/4, 2nd number: 1 20/30

2/4 + 50/30 is 13/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 30 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
    2/4 = 2 × 15/4 × 15 = 30/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
    50/30 = 50 × 2/30 × 2 = 100/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/60 + 100/60 = 30 + 100/60 = 130/60
  5. 130/60 simplified gives 13/6
  6. So, 2/4 + 50/30 = 13/6
    In mixed form: 21/6

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