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Add 50/10 and 9/30

1st number: 5 0/10, 2nd number: 9/30

50/10 + 9/30 is 53/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 30 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    50/10 = 50 × 3/10 × 3 = 150/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    9/30 = 9 × 1/30 × 1 = 9/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/30 + 9/30 = 150 + 9/30 = 159/30
  5. 159/30 simplified gives 53/10
  6. So, 50/10 + 9/30 = 53/10
    In mixed form: 53/10

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