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Add 2/45 and 50/30

1st number: 2/45, 2nd number: 1 20/30

2/45 + 50/30 is 77/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 30 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    2/45 = 2 × 2/45 × 2 = 4/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    50/30 = 50 × 3/30 × 3 = 150/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4/90 + 150/90 = 4 + 150/90 = 154/90
  5. 154/90 simplified gives 77/45
  6. So, 2/45 + 50/30 = 77/45
    In mixed form: 132/45

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