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Add 3/50 and 45/30

1st number: 3/50, 2nd number: 1 15/30

3/50 + 45/30 is 39/25.

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,
    3/50 = 3 × 3/50 × 3 = 9/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    45/30 = 45 × 5/30 × 5 = 225/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    9/150 + 225/150 = 9 + 225/150 = 234/150
  5. 234/150 simplified gives 39/25
  6. So, 3/50 + 45/30 = 39/25
    In mixed form: 114/25

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