Add 32/30 and 2/50
1st number: 1 2/30, 2nd number: 2/50
32/30 + 2/50 is 83/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
32/30 = 32 × 5/30 × 5 = 160/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
2/50 = 2 × 3/50 × 3 = 6/150 - Add the two like fractions:
160/150 + 6/150 = 160 + 6/150 = 166/150 - 166/150 simplified gives 83/75
- So, 32/30 + 2/50 = 83/75
In mixed form: 18/75
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