Add 5/28 and 50/30
1st number: 5/28, 2nd number: 1 20/30
5/28 + 50/30 is 155/84.
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,
5/28 = 5 × 15/28 × 15 = 75/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
50/30 = 50 × 14/30 × 14 = 700/420 - Add the two like fractions:
75/420 + 700/420 = 75 + 700/420 = 775/420 - 775/420 simplified gives 155/84
- So, 5/28 + 50/30 = 155/84
In mixed form: 171/84
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