Add 50/2 and 9/30
1st number: 25 0/2, 2nd number: 9/30
50/2 + 9/30 is 253/10.
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,
9/30 = 9 × 1/30 × 1 = 9/30 - Add the two like fractions:
750/30 + 9/30 = 750 + 9/30 = 759/30 - 759/30 simplified gives 253/10
- So, 50/2 + 9/30 = 253/10
In mixed form: 253/10
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