Add 50/30 and 14/4
1st number: 1 20/30, 2nd number: 3 2/4
50/30 + 14/4 is 31/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 4 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
50/30 = 50 × 2/30 × 2 = 100/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
14/4 = 14 × 15/4 × 15 = 210/60 - Add the two like fractions:
100/60 + 210/60 = 100 + 210/60 = 310/60 - 310/60 simplified gives 31/6
- So, 50/30 + 14/4 = 31/6
In mixed form: 51/6
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