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Add 45/30 and 1/50

1st number: 1 15/30, 2nd number: 1/50

45/30 + 1/50 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,
    45/30 = 45 × 5/30 × 5 = 225/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    1/50 = 1 × 3/50 × 3 = 3/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/150 + 3/150 = 225 + 3/150 = 228/150
  5. 228/150 simplified gives 38/25
  6. So, 45/30 + 1/50 = 38/25
    In mixed form: 113/25

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