Add 20/30 and 2/50
20/30 + 2/50 is 53/75.
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,
20/30 = 20 × 5/30 × 5 = 100/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
2/50 = 2 × 3/50 × 3 = 6/150 - Add the two like fractions:
100/150 + 6/150 = 100 + 6/150 = 106/150 - 106/150 simplified gives 53/75
- So, 20/30 + 2/50 = 53/75
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