Add 50/30 and 28/72
1st number: 1 20/30, 2nd number: 28/72
50/30 + 28/72 is 37/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
50/30 = 50 × 12/30 × 12 = 600/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
28/72 = 28 × 5/72 × 5 = 140/360 - Add the two like fractions:
600/360 + 140/360 = 600 + 140/360 = 740/360 - 740/360 simplified gives 37/18
- So, 50/30 + 28/72 = 37/18
In mixed form: 21/18
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