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Add 30/36 and 48/50

30/36 + 48/50 is 269/150.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 50 is 900

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    30/36 = 30 × 25/36 × 25 = 750/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
    48/50 = 48 × 18/50 × 18 = 864/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    750/900 + 864/900 = 750 + 864/900 = 1614/900
  5. 1614/900 simplified gives 269/150
  6. So, 30/36 + 48/50 = 269/150
    In mixed form: 1119/150

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