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Add 3/50 and 30/28

1st number: 3/50, 2nd number: 1 2/28

3/50 + 30/28 is 198/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 28 is 700

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
    3/50 = 3 × 14/50 × 14 = 42/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
    30/28 = 30 × 25/28 × 25 = 750/700
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/700 + 750/700 = 42 + 750/700 = 792/700
  5. 792/700 simplified gives 198/175
  6. So, 3/50 + 30/28 = 198/175
    In mixed form: 123/175

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