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Add 30/35 and 50/28

1st number: 30/35, 2nd number: 1 22/28

30/35 + 50/28 is 37/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 28 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
    30/35 = 30 × 4/35 × 4 = 120/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    50/28 = 50 × 5/28 × 5 = 250/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/140 + 250/140 = 120 + 250/140 = 370/140
  5. 370/140 simplified gives 37/14
  6. So, 30/35 + 50/28 = 37/14
    In mixed form: 29/14

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