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Add 50/60 and 30/50

50/60 + 30/50 is 43/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 50 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
    50/60 = 50 × 5/60 × 5 = 250/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
    30/50 = 30 × 6/50 × 6 = 180/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/300 + 180/300 = 250 + 180/300 = 430/300
  5. 430/300 simplified gives 43/30
  6. So, 50/60 + 30/50 = 43/30
    In mixed form: 113/30

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