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Add 2/8 and 50/30

1st number: 2/8, 2nd number: 1 20/30

2/8 + 50/30 is 23/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 30 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
    2/8 = 2 × 15/8 × 15 = 30/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
    50/30 = 50 × 4/30 × 4 = 200/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/120 + 200/120 = 30 + 200/120 = 230/120
  5. 230/120 simplified gives 23/12
  6. So, 2/8 + 50/30 = 23/12
    In mixed form: 111/12

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