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Add 30/8 and 50/75

1st number: 3 6/8, 2nd number: 50/75

30/8 + 50/75 is 53/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 75 is 600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
    30/8 = 30 × 75/8 × 75 = 2250/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
    50/75 = 50 × 8/75 × 8 = 400/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2250/600 + 400/600 = 2250 + 400/600 = 2650/600
  5. 2650/600 simplified gives 53/12
  6. So, 30/8 + 50/75 = 53/12
    In mixed form: 45/12

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