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Add 30/50 and 8/12

30/50 + 8/12 is 19/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 12 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
    30/50 = 30 × 6/50 × 6 = 180/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
    8/12 = 8 × 25/12 × 25 = 200/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/300 + 200/300 = 180 + 200/300 = 380/300
  5. 380/300 simplified gives 19/15
  6. So, 30/50 + 8/12 = 19/15
    In mixed form: 14/15

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