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Add 30/4 and 49/50

1st number: 7 2/4, 2nd number: 49/50

30/4 + 49/50 is 212/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 50 is 100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
    30/4 = 30 × 25/4 × 25 = 750/100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
    49/50 = 49 × 2/50 × 2 = 98/100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    750/100 + 98/100 = 750 + 98/100 = 848/100
  5. 848/100 simplified gives 212/25
  6. So, 30/4 + 49/50 = 212/25
    In mixed form: 812/25

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