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Add 3/50 and 28/60

3/50 + 28/60 is 79/150.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 60 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
    3/50 = 3 × 6/50 × 6 = 18/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
    28/60 = 28 × 5/60 × 5 = 140/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/300 + 140/300 = 18 + 140/300 = 158/300
  5. 158/300 simplified gives 79/150
  6. So, 3/50 + 28/60 = 79/150

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