Add 6/28 and 30/50
6/28 + 30/50 is 57/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 50 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
6/28 = 6 × 25/28 × 25 = 150/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
30/50 = 30 × 14/50 × 14 = 420/700 - Add the two like fractions:
150/700 + 420/700 = 150 + 420/700 = 570/700 - 570/700 simplified gives 57/70
- So, 6/28 + 30/50 = 57/70
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