Add 50/2 and 1/30
1st number: 25 0/2, 2nd number: 1/30
50/2 + 1/30 is 751/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 30 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
50/2 = 50 × 15/2 × 15 = 750/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
1/30 = 1 × 1/30 × 1 = 1/30 - Add the two like fractions:
750/30 + 1/30 = 750 + 1/30 = 751/30 - So, 50/2 + 1/30 = 751/30
In mixed form: 251/30
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