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Add 10/28 and 50/3

1st number: 10/28, 2nd number: 16 2/3

10/28 + 50/3 is 715/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 3 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    10/28 = 10 × 3/28 × 3 = 30/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
    50/3 = 50 × 28/3 × 28 = 1400/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/84 + 1400/84 = 30 + 1400/84 = 1430/84
  5. 1430/84 simplified gives 715/42
  6. So, 10/28 + 50/3 = 715/42
    In mixed form: 171/42

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