Add 45/50 and 1/30
45/50 + 1/30 is 14/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
45/50 = 45 × 3/50 × 3 = 135/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
1/30 = 1 × 5/30 × 5 = 5/150 - Add the two like fractions:
135/150 + 5/150 = 135 + 5/150 = 140/150 - 140/150 simplified gives 14/15
- So, 45/50 + 1/30 = 14/15
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