Add 30/50 and 28/12, Solve 30/50 + 2 4/12 as a fraction

Add 30/50 and 28/12

1^st number: 30/50, 2^nd number: 2 4/12

30/50 + 28/12 is 44/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 12 is 300

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
30/50 = 30 × 6/50 × 6 = 180/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
28/12 = 28 × 25/12 × 25 = 700/300
Add the two like fractions:
180/300 + 700/300 = 180 + 700/300 = 880/300
880/300 simplified gives 44/15
So, 30/50 + 28/12 = 44/15
In mixed form: 214/15

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