Add 28/2 and 50/75
1st number: 14 0/2, 2nd number: 50/75
28/2 + 50/75 is 44/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
28/2 = 28 × 75/2 × 75 = 2100/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
50/75 = 50 × 2/75 × 2 = 100/150 - Add the two like fractions:
2100/150 + 100/150 = 2100 + 100/150 = 2200/150 - 2200/150 simplified gives 44/3
- So, 28/2 + 50/75 = 44/3
In mixed form: 142/3
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