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Add 50/75 and 18/30

50/75 + 18/30 is 19/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 30 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    50/75 = 50 × 2/75 × 2 = 100/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    18/30 = 18 × 5/30 × 5 = 90/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/150 + 90/150 = 100 + 90/150 = 190/150
  5. 190/150 simplified gives 19/15
  6. So, 50/75 + 18/30 = 19/15
    In mixed form: 14/15

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