Add 32/2 and 50/30
1st number: 16 0/2, 2nd number: 1 20/30
32/2 + 50/30 is 53/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 30 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
32/2 = 32 × 15/2 × 15 = 480/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
50/30 = 50 × 1/30 × 1 = 50/30 - Add the two like fractions:
480/30 + 50/30 = 480 + 50/30 = 530/30 - 530/30 simplified gives 53/3
- So, 32/2 + 50/30 = 53/3
In mixed form: 172/3
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