Add 12/28 and 5/50
12/28 + 5/50 is 37/70.
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,
12/28 = 12 × 25/28 × 25 = 300/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
5/50 = 5 × 14/50 × 14 = 70/700 - Add the two like fractions:
300/700 + 70/700 = 300 + 70/700 = 370/700 - 370/700 simplified gives 37/70
- So, 12/28 + 5/50 = 37/70
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