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Add 5/30 and 50/15

1st number: 5/30, 2nd number: 3 5/15

5/30 + 50/15 is 7/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 15 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    5/30 = 5 × 1/30 × 1 = 5/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
    50/15 = 50 × 2/15 × 2 = 100/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5/30 + 100/30 = 5 + 100/30 = 105/30
  5. 105/30 simplified gives 7/2
  6. So, 5/30 + 50/15 = 7/2
    In mixed form: 31/2

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