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Add 90/28 and 30/50

1st number: 3 6/28, 2nd number: 30/50

90/28 + 30/50 is 267/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
    90/28 = 90 × 25/28 × 25 = 2250/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
    30/50 = 30 × 14/50 × 14 = 420/700
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2250/700 + 420/700 = 2250 + 420/700 = 2670/700
  5. 2670/700 simplified gives 267/70
  6. So, 90/28 + 30/50 = 267/70
    In mixed form: 357/70

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