Add 30/50 and 28/35
30/50 + 28/35 is 7/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 35 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
30/50 = 30 × 7/50 × 7 = 210/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
28/35 = 28 × 10/35 × 10 = 280/350 - Add the two like fractions:
210/350 + 280/350 = 210 + 280/350 = 490/350 - 490/350 simplified gives 7/5
- So, 30/50 + 28/35 = 7/5
In mixed form: 12/5
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