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Add 80/50 and 4/28

1st number: 1 30/50, 2nd number: 4/28

80/50 + 4/28 is 61/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 28 is 700

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
    80/50 = 80 × 14/50 × 14 = 1120/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
    4/28 = 4 × 25/28 × 25 = 100/700
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1120/700 + 100/700 = 1120 + 100/700 = 1220/700
  5. 1220/700 simplified gives 61/35
  6. So, 80/50 + 4/28 = 61/35
    In mixed form: 126/35

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