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Add 30/2 and 50/12

1st number: 15 0/2, 2nd number: 4 2/12

30/2 + 50/12 is 115/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 12 is 12

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 6 = 12,
    30/2 = 30 × 6/2 × 6 = 180/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
    50/12 = 50 × 1/12 × 1 = 50/12
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/12 + 50/12 = 180 + 50/12 = 230/12
  5. 230/12 simplified gives 115/6
  6. So, 30/2 + 50/12 = 115/6
    In mixed form: 191/6

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