Add 5/30 and 20/50
5/30 + 20/50 is 17/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
5/30 = 5 × 5/30 × 5 = 25/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
20/50 = 20 × 3/50 × 3 = 60/150 - Add the two like fractions:
25/150 + 60/150 = 25 + 60/150 = 85/150 - 85/150 simplified gives 17/30
- So, 5/30 + 20/50 = 17/30
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