Add 50/60 and 15/28
50/60 + 15/28 is 115/84.
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,
15/28 = 15 × 15/28 × 15 = 225/420 - Add the two like fractions:
350/420 + 225/420 = 350 + 225/420 = 575/420 - 575/420 simplified gives 115/84
- So, 50/60 + 15/28 = 115/84
In mixed form: 131/84
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