Add 49/50 and 8/30
49/50 + 8/30 is 187/150.
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,
8/30 = 8 × 5/30 × 5 = 40/150 - Add the two like fractions:
147/150 + 40/150 = 147 + 40/150 = 187/150 - So, 49/50 + 8/30 = 187/150
In mixed form: 137/150
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