Add 30/8 and 30/50
1st number: 3 6/8, 2nd number: 30/50
30/8 + 30/50 is 87/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 50 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
30/8 = 30 × 25/8 × 25 = 750/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
30/50 = 30 × 4/50 × 4 = 120/200 - Add the two like fractions:
750/200 + 120/200 = 750 + 120/200 = 870/200 - 870/200 simplified gives 87/20
- So, 30/8 + 30/50 = 87/20
In mixed form: 47/20
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