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Add 30/28 and 21/50

1st number: 1 2/28, 2nd number: 21/50

30/28 + 21/50 is 261/175.

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,
    30/28 = 30 × 25/28 × 25 = 750/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
    21/50 = 21 × 14/50 × 14 = 294/700
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    750/700 + 294/700 = 750 + 294/700 = 1044/700
  5. 1044/700 simplified gives 261/175
  6. So, 30/28 + 21/50 = 261/175
    In mixed form: 186/175

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