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Add 9/50 and 30/4

1st number: 9/50, 2nd number: 7 2/4

9/50 + 30/4 is 192/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 4 is 100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
    9/50 = 9 × 2/50 × 2 = 18/100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
    30/4 = 30 × 25/4 × 25 = 750/100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/100 + 750/100 = 18 + 750/100 = 768/100
  5. 768/100 simplified gives 192/25
  6. So, 9/50 + 30/4 = 192/25
    In mixed form: 717/25

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