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Add 30/50 and 30/90

30/50 + 30/90 is 14/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 90 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 90 × 5 = 450,
    30/90 = 30 × 5/90 × 5 = 150/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/450 + 150/450 = 270 + 150/450 = 420/450
  5. 420/450 simplified gives 14/15
  6. So, 30/50 + 30/90 = 14/15

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