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Add 49/75 and 2/30

49/75 + 2/30 is 18/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 30 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    49/75 = 49 × 2/75 × 2 = 98/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    2/30 = 2 × 5/30 × 5 = 10/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/150 + 10/150 = 98 + 10/150 = 108/150
  5. 108/150 simplified gives 18/25
  6. So, 49/75 + 2/30 = 18/25

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