Add 50/28 and 20/30
1st number: 1 22/28, 2nd number: 20/30
50/28 + 20/30 is 103/42.
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,
50/28 = 50 × 15/28 × 15 = 750/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
20/30 = 20 × 14/30 × 14 = 280/420 - Add the two like fractions:
750/420 + 280/420 = 750 + 280/420 = 1030/420 - 1030/420 simplified gives 103/42
- So, 50/28 + 20/30 = 103/42
In mixed form: 219/42
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