Add 30/50 and 28/60
30/50 + 28/60 is 16/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 60 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 60 × 5 = 300,
28/60 = 28 × 5/60 × 5 = 140/300 - Add the two like fractions:
180/300 + 140/300 = 180 + 140/300 = 320/300 - 320/300 simplified gives 16/15
- So, 30/50 + 28/60 = 16/15
In mixed form: 11/15
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