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Add 30/9 and 3/50

1st number: 3 3/9, 2nd number: 3/50

30/9 + 3/50 is 509/150.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 50 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
    30/9 = 30 × 50/9 × 50 = 1500/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    3/50 = 3 × 9/50 × 9 = 27/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1500/450 + 27/450 = 1500 + 27/450 = 1527/450
  5. 1527/450 simplified gives 509/150
  6. So, 30/9 + 3/50 = 509/150
    In mixed form: 359/150

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