Add 50/30 and 15/20
1st number: 1 20/30, 2nd number: 15/20
50/30 + 15/20 is 29/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 20 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 20 × 3 = 60,
15/20 = 15 × 3/20 × 3 = 45/60 - Add the two like fractions:
100/60 + 45/60 = 100 + 45/60 = 145/60 - 145/60 simplified gives 29/12
- So, 50/30 + 15/20 = 29/12
In mixed form: 25/12
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