Add 50/30 and 28/40
1st number: 1 20/30, 2nd number: 28/40
50/30 + 28/40 is 71/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
50/30 = 50 × 4/30 × 4 = 200/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
28/40 = 28 × 3/40 × 3 = 84/120 - Add the two like fractions:
200/120 + 84/120 = 200 + 84/120 = 284/120 - 284/120 simplified gives 71/30
- So, 50/30 + 28/40 = 71/30
In mixed form: 211/30
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