Add 30/28 and 42/50
1st number: 1 2/28, 2nd number: 42/50
30/28 + 42/50 is 669/350.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
30/28 = 30 × 25/28 × 25 = 750/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
42/50 = 42 × 14/50 × 14 = 588/700 - Add the two like fractions:
750/700 + 588/700 = 750 + 588/700 = 1338/700 - 1338/700 simplified gives 669/350
- So, 30/28 + 42/50 = 669/350
In mixed form: 1319/350
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