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Add 90/30 and 4/50

1st number: 3 0/30, 2nd number: 4/50

90/30 + 4/50 is 77/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    90/30 = 90 × 5/30 × 5 = 450/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    4/50 = 4 × 3/50 × 3 = 12/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/150 + 12/150 = 450 + 12/150 = 462/150
  5. 462/150 simplified gives 77/25
  6. So, 90/30 + 4/50 = 77/25
    In mixed form: 32/25

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