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Add 50/2 and 30/75

1st number: 25 0/2, 2nd number: 30/75

50/2 + 30/75 is 127/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 75 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
    50/2 = 50 × 75/2 × 75 = 3750/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    30/75 = 30 × 2/75 × 2 = 60/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3750/150 + 60/150 = 3750 + 60/150 = 3810/150
  5. 3810/150 simplified gives 127/5
  6. So, 50/2 + 30/75 = 127/5
    In mixed form: 252/5

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