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Add 10/28 and 7/50

10/28 + 7/50 is 87/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
    10/28 = 10 × 25/28 × 25 = 250/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
    7/50 = 7 × 14/50 × 14 = 98/700
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/700 + 98/700 = 250 + 98/700 = 348/700
  5. 348/700 simplified gives 87/175
  6. So, 10/28 + 7/50 = 87/175

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