Add 7/30 and 9/50
7/30 + 9/50 is 31/75.
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,
9/50 = 9 × 3/50 × 3 = 27/150 - Add the two like fractions:
35/150 + 27/150 = 35 + 27/150 = 62/150 - 62/150 simplified gives 31/75
- So, 7/30 + 9/50 = 31/75
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