Add 50/30 and 2/28, Solve 1 20/30 + 2/28 as a fraction

Add 50/30 and 2/28

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

50/30 + 2/28 is 73/42.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
50/30 = 50 × 14/30 × 14 = 700/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
2/28 = 2 × 15/28 × 15 = 30/420
Add the two like fractions:
700/420 + 30/420 = 700 + 30/420 = 730/420
730/420 simplified gives 73/42
So, 50/30 + 2/28 = 73/42
In mixed form: 131/42

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