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Add 30/50 and 60/28

1st number: 30/50, 2nd number: 2 4/28

30/50 + 60/28 is 96/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 28 is 700

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
    30/50 = 30 × 14/50 × 14 = 420/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
    60/28 = 60 × 25/28 × 25 = 1500/700
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/700 + 1500/700 = 420 + 1500/700 = 1920/700
  5. 1920/700 simplified gives 96/35
  6. So, 30/50 + 60/28 = 96/35
    In mixed form: 226/35

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