Add 30/6 and 72/50
1st number: 5 0/6, 2nd number: 1 22/50
30/6 + 72/50 is 161/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
30/6 = 30 × 25/6 × 25 = 750/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
72/50 = 72 × 3/50 × 3 = 216/150 - Add the two like fractions:
750/150 + 216/150 = 750 + 216/150 = 966/150 - 966/150 simplified gives 161/25
- So, 30/6 + 72/50 = 161/25
In mixed form: 611/25
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