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Add 30/50 and 30/48

30/50 + 30/48 is 49/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 48 is 1200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 24 = 1200,
    30/50 = 30 × 24/50 × 24 = 720/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
    30/48 = 30 × 25/48 × 25 = 750/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    720/1200 + 750/1200 = 720 + 750/1200 = 1470/1200
  5. 1470/1200 simplified gives 49/40
  6. So, 30/50 + 30/48 = 49/40
    In mixed form: 19/40

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