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Add 30/15 and 16/50

1st number: 2 0/15, 2nd number: 16/50

30/15 + 16/50 is 58/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 50 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 10 = 150,
    30/15 = 30 × 10/15 × 10 = 300/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    16/50 = 16 × 3/50 × 3 = 48/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/150 + 48/150 = 300 + 48/150 = 348/150
  5. 348/150 simplified gives 58/25
  6. So, 30/15 + 16/50 = 58/25
    In mixed form: 28/25

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