What is 30/50 + 8/9?
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This is how to add
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Step 1We still have different denominators (bottom numbers), though, so we need to get a common denominator. This will make the bottom numbers match. Multiply the denominators together first. Now, multiply each numerator by the other term's denominator. Now we multiply 30 by 9, and get 270, then we multiply 50 by 9 and get 450. Now for the second term. You multiply 8 by 50, and get 400, then multiply 50 by 9 and get 450. This gives us a new problem that looks like so:
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Step 2Since our denominators match, we can add the numerators. 270 + 400 = 670 That gives us an answer of
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Step 3Can this fraction be reduced? First, we attempt to divide it by 2... Are both the numerator and the denominator evenly divisible by 2? Yes! So we reduce it:
Now, try the same number again. Nope. Try the next prime number, 3... Nope. Try the next prime number, 5... Are both the numerator and the denominator evenly divisible by 5? Yes! So we reduce it:
Now, try the same number again. Nope. Try the next prime number, 7... Nope. Try the next prime number, 11... Nope. Try the next prime number, 13... Nope. Try the next prime number, 17... Nope. Try the next prime number, 19... Nope. Try the next prime number, 23... Nope. Try the next prime number, 29... Nope. Try the next prime number, 31... Nope. Try the next prime number, 37... Nope. Try the next prime number, 41... Nope. Try the next prime number, 43... Nope. Try the next prime number, 47... No good. 47 is larger than 45. So we're done reducing. Congratulations! Here's your final answer to 30/50 + 8/9
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