Add 30/28 and 8/50
1st number: 1 2/28, 2nd number: 8/50
30/28 + 8/50 is 431/350.
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,
8/50 = 8 × 14/50 × 14 = 112/700 - Add the two like fractions:
750/700 + 112/700 = 750 + 112/700 = 862/700 - 862/700 simplified gives 431/350
- So, 30/28 + 8/50 = 431/350
In mixed form: 181/350
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