Add 50/30 and 75/50
1st number: 1 20/30, 2nd number: 1 25/50
50/30 + 75/50 is 19/6.
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,
75/50 = 75 × 3/50 × 3 = 225/150 - Add the two like fractions:
250/150 + 225/150 = 250 + 225/150 = 475/150 - 475/150 simplified gives 19/6
- So, 50/30 + 75/50 = 19/6
In mixed form: 31/6
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