Add 30/10 and 1/50
1st number: 3 0/10, 2nd number: 1/50
30/10 + 1/50 is 151/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 50 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
30/10 = 30 × 5/10 × 5 = 150/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
1/50 = 1 × 1/50 × 1 = 1/50 - Add the two like fractions:
150/50 + 1/50 = 150 + 1/50 = 151/50 - So, 30/10 + 1/50 = 151/50
In mixed form: 31/50
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