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Add 1/50 and 5/28

1/50 + 5/28 is 139/700.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 28 is 700

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
    1/50 = 1 × 14/50 × 14 = 14/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
    5/28 = 5 × 25/28 × 25 = 125/700
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/700 + 125/700 = 14 + 125/700 = 139/700
  5. So, 1/50 + 5/28 = 139/700

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