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Add 30/50 and 18/80

30/50 + 18/80 is 33/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 80 is 400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
    30/50 = 30 × 8/50 × 8 = 240/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
    18/80 = 18 × 5/80 × 5 = 90/400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/400 + 90/400 = 240 + 90/400 = 330/400
  5. 330/400 simplified gives 33/40
  6. So, 30/50 + 18/80 = 33/40

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