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Add 28/35 and 2/50

28/35 + 2/50 is 21/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 50 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
    28/35 = 28 × 10/35 × 10 = 280/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    2/50 = 2 × 7/50 × 7 = 14/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/350 + 14/350 = 280 + 14/350 = 294/350
  5. 294/350 simplified gives 21/25
  6. So, 28/35 + 2/50 = 21/25

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