Add 7/30 and 3/50
7/30 + 3/50 is 22/75.
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,
7/30 = 7 × 5/30 × 5 = 35/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
3/50 = 3 × 3/50 × 3 = 9/150 - Add the two like fractions:
35/150 + 9/150 = 35 + 9/150 = 44/150 - 44/150 simplified gives 22/75
- So, 7/30 + 3/50 = 22/75
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