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Add 24/30 and 30/50

24/30 + 30/50 is 7/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    24/30 = 24 × 5/30 × 5 = 120/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    30/50 = 30 × 3/50 × 3 = 90/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/150 + 90/150 = 120 + 90/150 = 210/150
  5. 210/150 simplified gives 7/5
  6. So, 24/30 + 30/50 = 7/5
    In mixed form: 12/5

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