Add 50/2 and 72/30, Solve 25 0/2 + 2 12/30 as a fraction

Add 50/2 and 72/30

1^st number: 25 0/2, 2^nd number: 2 12/30

50/2 + 72/30 is 137/5.

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,
72/30 = 72 × 1/30 × 1 = 72/30
Add the two like fractions:
750/30 + 72/30 = 750 + 72/30 = 822/30
822/30 simplified gives 137/5
So, 50/2 + 72/30 = 137/5
In mixed form: 272/5

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