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Add 30/50 and 30/32

30/50 + 30/32 is 123/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 32 is 800

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
    30/50 = 30 × 16/50 × 16 = 480/800
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
    30/32 = 30 × 25/32 × 25 = 750/800
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/800 + 750/800 = 480 + 750/800 = 1230/800
  5. 1230/800 simplified gives 123/80
  6. So, 30/50 + 30/32 = 123/80
    In mixed form: 143/80

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