Add 50/60 and 12/28
50/60 + 12/28 is 53/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 28 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
50/60 = 50 × 7/60 × 7 = 350/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
12/28 = 12 × 15/28 × 15 = 180/420 - Add the two like fractions:
350/420 + 180/420 = 350 + 180/420 = 530/420 - 530/420 simplified gives 53/42
- So, 50/60 + 12/28 = 53/42
In mixed form: 111/42
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