Add 10/6 and 28/50
1st number: 1 4/6, 2nd number: 28/50
10/6 + 28/50 is 167/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
10/6 = 10 × 25/6 × 25 = 250/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
28/50 = 28 × 3/50 × 3 = 84/150 - Add the two like fractions:
250/150 + 84/150 = 250 + 84/150 = 334/150 - 334/150 simplified gives 167/75
- So, 10/6 + 28/50 = 167/75
In mixed form: 217/75
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