Add 30/3 and 4/50
1st number: 10 0/3, 2nd number: 4/50
30/3 + 4/50 is 252/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
30/3 = 30 × 50/3 × 50 = 1500/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
4/50 = 4 × 3/50 × 3 = 12/150 - Add the two like fractions:
1500/150 + 12/150 = 1500 + 12/150 = 1512/150 - 1512/150 simplified gives 252/25
- So, 30/3 + 4/50 = 252/25
In mixed form: 102/25
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