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Add 6/50 and 2/30

6/50 + 2/30 is 14/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 30 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    6/50 = 6 × 3/50 × 3 = 18/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    2/30 = 2 × 5/30 × 5 = 10/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/150 + 10/150 = 18 + 10/150 = 28/150
  5. 28/150 simplified gives 14/75
  6. So, 6/50 + 2/30 = 14/75

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