Add 12/28 and 3/50
12/28 + 3/50 is 171/350.
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,
12/28 = 12 × 25/28 × 25 = 300/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
3/50 = 3 × 14/50 × 14 = 42/700 - Add the two like fractions:
300/700 + 42/700 = 300 + 42/700 = 342/700 - 342/700 simplified gives 171/350
- So, 12/28 + 3/50 = 171/350
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