Add 50/30 and 15/50
1st number: 1 20/30, 2nd number: 15/50
50/30 + 15/50 is 59/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
50/30 = 50 × 5/30 × 5 = 250/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
15/50 = 15 × 3/50 × 3 = 45/150 - Add the two like fractions:
250/150 + 45/150 = 250 + 45/150 = 295/150 - 295/150 simplified gives 59/30
- So, 50/30 + 15/50 = 59/30
In mixed form: 129/30
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