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Add 8/50 and 70/30

1st number: 8/50, 2nd number: 2 10/30

8/50 + 70/30 is 187/75.

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,
    8/50 = 8 × 3/50 × 3 = 24/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    70/30 = 70 × 5/30 × 5 = 350/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/150 + 350/150 = 24 + 350/150 = 374/150
  5. 374/150 simplified gives 187/75
  6. So, 8/50 + 70/30 = 187/75
    In mixed form: 237/75

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