Add 2/50 and 42/30
1st number: 2/50, 2nd number: 1 12/30
2/50 + 42/30 is 36/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
2/50 = 2 × 3/50 × 3 = 6/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
42/30 = 42 × 5/30 × 5 = 210/150 - Add the two like fractions:
6/150 + 210/150 = 6 + 210/150 = 216/150 - 216/150 simplified gives 36/25
- So, 2/50 + 42/30 = 36/25
In mixed form: 111/25
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