Add 15/7 and 28/50, Solve 2 1/7 + 28/50 as a fraction

Add 15/7 and 28/50

1^st number: 2 1/7, 2^nd number: 28/50

15/7 + 28/50 is 473/175.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 50 is 350

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
15/7 = 15 × 50/7 × 50 = 750/350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
28/50 = 28 × 7/50 × 7 = 196/350
Add the two like fractions:
750/350 + 196/350 = 750 + 196/350 = 946/350
946/350 simplified gives 473/175
So, 15/7 + 28/50 = 473/175
In mixed form: 2123/175

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