Add 1/28 and 30/50
1/28 + 30/50 is 89/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 50 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
1/28 = 1 × 25/28 × 25 = 25/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
30/50 = 30 × 14/50 × 14 = 420/700 - Add the two like fractions:
25/700 + 420/700 = 25 + 420/700 = 445/700 - 445/700 simplified gives 89/140
- So, 1/28 + 30/50 = 89/140
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