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Add 36/30 and 16/50

1st number: 1 6/30, 2nd number: 16/50

36/30 + 16/50 is 38/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    36/30 = 36 × 5/30 × 5 = 180/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    16/50 = 16 × 3/50 × 3 = 48/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/150 + 48/150 = 180 + 48/150 = 228/150
  5. 228/150 simplified gives 38/25
  6. So, 36/30 + 16/50 = 38/25
    In mixed form: 113/25

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