Add 50/28 and 5/21
1st number: 1 22/28, 2nd number: 5/21
50/28 + 5/21 is 85/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 21 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
50/28 = 50 × 3/28 × 3 = 150/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
5/21 = 5 × 4/21 × 4 = 20/84 - Add the two like fractions:
150/84 + 20/84 = 150 + 20/84 = 170/84 - 170/84 simplified gives 85/42
- So, 50/28 + 5/21 = 85/42
In mixed form: 21/42
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