Add 60/30 and 40/50
1st number: 2 0/30, 2nd number: 40/50
60/30 + 40/50 is 14/5.
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,
60/30 = 60 × 5/30 × 5 = 300/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
40/50 = 40 × 3/50 × 3 = 120/150 - Add the two like fractions:
300/150 + 120/150 = 300 + 120/150 = 420/150 - 420/150 simplified gives 14/5
- So, 60/30 + 40/50 = 14/5
In mixed form: 24/5
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