Add 6/30 and 14/50
6/30 + 14/50 is 12/25.
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,
6/30 = 6 × 5/30 × 5 = 30/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
14/50 = 14 × 3/50 × 3 = 42/150 - Add the two like fractions:
30/150 + 42/150 = 30 + 42/150 = 72/150 - 72/150 simplified gives 12/25
- So, 6/30 + 14/50 = 12/25
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