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Add 12/28 and 30/50

12/28 + 30/50 is 36/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
    12/28 = 12 × 25/28 × 25 = 300/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
    30/50 = 30 × 14/50 × 14 = 420/700
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/700 + 420/700 = 300 + 420/700 = 720/700
  5. 720/700 simplified gives 36/35
  6. So, 12/28 + 30/50 = 36/35
    In mixed form: 11/35

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