Add 49/50 and 3/30
49/50 + 3/30 is 27/25.
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,
49/50 = 49 × 3/50 × 3 = 147/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
3/30 = 3 × 5/30 × 5 = 15/150 - Add the two like fractions:
147/150 + 15/150 = 147 + 15/150 = 162/150 - 162/150 simplified gives 27/25
- So, 49/50 + 3/30 = 27/25
In mixed form: 12/25
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