Add 50/30 and 20/50
1st number: 1 20/30, 2nd number: 20/50
50/30 + 20/50 is 31/15.
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,
20/50 = 20 × 3/50 × 3 = 60/150 - Add the two like fractions:
250/150 + 60/150 = 250 + 60/150 = 310/150 - 310/150 simplified gives 31/15
- So, 50/30 + 20/50 = 31/15
In mixed form: 21/15
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