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Add 5/30 and 5/50

5/30 + 5/50 is 4/15.

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,
    5/30 = 5 × 5/30 × 5 = 25/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    5/50 = 5 × 3/50 × 3 = 15/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    25/150 + 15/150 = 25 + 15/150 = 40/150
  5. 40/150 simplified gives 4/15
  6. So, 5/30 + 5/50 = 4/15

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