Add 42/28 and 50/30
1st number: 1 14/28, 2nd number: 1 20/30
42/28 + 50/30 is 19/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 30 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
42/28 = 42 × 15/28 × 15 = 630/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
50/30 = 50 × 14/30 × 14 = 700/420 - Add the two like fractions:
630/420 + 700/420 = 630 + 700/420 = 1330/420 - 1330/420 simplified gives 19/6
- So, 42/28 + 50/30 = 19/6
In mixed form: 31/6
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