Add 28/30 and 4/50
28/30 + 4/50 is 76/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
28/30 = 28 × 5/30 × 5 = 140/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
4/50 = 4 × 3/50 × 3 = 12/150 - Add the two like fractions:
140/150 + 12/150 = 140 + 12/150 = 152/150 - 152/150 simplified gives 76/75
- So, 28/30 + 4/50 = 76/75
In mixed form: 11/75
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