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Add 48/30 and 7/50

1st number: 1 18/30, 2nd number: 7/50

48/30 + 7/50 is 87/50.

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,
    48/30 = 48 × 5/30 × 5 = 240/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    7/50 = 7 × 3/50 × 3 = 21/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/150 + 21/150 = 240 + 21/150 = 261/150
  5. 261/150 simplified gives 87/50
  6. So, 48/30 + 7/50 = 87/50
    In mixed form: 137/50

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