Add 3/30 and 16/50
3/30 + 16/50 is 21/50.
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,
3/30 = 3 × 5/30 × 5 = 15/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
16/50 = 16 × 3/50 × 3 = 48/150 - Add the two like fractions:
15/150 + 48/150 = 15 + 48/150 = 63/150 - 63/150 simplified gives 21/50
- So, 3/30 + 16/50 = 21/50
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