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Add 30/36 and 5/50

30/36 + 5/50 is 14/15.

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,
    5/50 = 5 × 18/50 × 18 = 90/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    750/900 + 90/900 = 750 + 90/900 = 840/900
  5. 840/900 simplified gives 14/15
  6. So, 30/36 + 5/50 = 14/15

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