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Add 30/50 and 24/18

1st number: 30/50, 2nd number: 1 6/18

30/50 + 24/18 is 29/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 18 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    30/50 = 30 × 9/50 × 9 = 270/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    24/18 = 24 × 25/18 × 25 = 600/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/450 + 600/450 = 270 + 600/450 = 870/450
  5. 870/450 simplified gives 29/15
  6. So, 30/50 + 24/18 = 29/15
    In mixed form: 114/15

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