Add 30/45 and 14/50, Solve 30/45 + 14/50 as a fraction

Add 30/45 and 14/50

30/45 + 14/50 is 71/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 50 is 450

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
30/45 = 30 × 10/45 × 10 = 300/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
14/50 = 14 × 9/50 × 9 = 126/450
Add the two like fractions:
300/450 + 126/450 = 300 + 126/450 = 426/450
426/450 simplified gives 71/75
So, 30/45 + 14/50 = 71/75

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