Add 2/28 and 15/50
2/28 + 15/50 is 13/35.
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,
2/28 = 2 × 25/28 × 25 = 50/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
15/50 = 15 × 14/50 × 14 = 210/700 - Add the two like fractions:
50/700 + 210/700 = 50 + 210/700 = 260/700 - 260/700 simplified gives 13/35
- So, 2/28 + 15/50 = 13/35
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