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Add 30/2 and 20/50

1st number: 15 0/2, 2nd number: 20/50

30/2 + 20/50 is 77/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 50 is 50

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 25 = 50,
    30/2 = 30 × 25/2 × 25 = 750/50
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
    20/50 = 20 × 1/50 × 1 = 20/50
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    750/50 + 20/50 = 750 + 20/50 = 770/50
  5. 770/50 simplified gives 77/5
  6. So, 30/2 + 20/50 = 77/5
    In mixed form: 152/5

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