Add 10/28 and 45/50
10/28 + 45/50 is 44/35.
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,
10/28 = 10 × 25/28 × 25 = 250/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
45/50 = 45 × 14/50 × 14 = 630/700 - Add the two like fractions:
250/700 + 630/700 = 250 + 630/700 = 880/700 - 880/700 simplified gives 44/35
- So, 10/28 + 45/50 = 44/35
In mixed form: 19/35
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