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Add 50/30 and 1/28

1st number: 1 20/30, 2nd number: 1/28

50/30 + 1/28 is 143/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 28 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
    50/30 = 50 × 14/30 × 14 = 700/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
    1/28 = 1 × 15/28 × 15 = 15/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/420 + 15/420 = 700 + 15/420 = 715/420
  5. 715/420 simplified gives 143/84
  6. So, 50/30 + 1/28 = 143/84
    In mixed form: 159/84

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