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Add 21/50 and 3/30

21/50 + 3/30 is 13/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    21/50 = 21 × 3/50 × 3 = 63/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    3/30 = 3 × 5/30 × 5 = 15/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    63/150 + 15/150 = 63 + 15/150 = 78/150
  5. 78/150 simplified gives 13/25
  6. So, 21/50 + 3/30 = 13/25

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