Add 12/50 and 24/28
12/50 + 24/28 is 192/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 28 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
12/50 = 12 × 14/50 × 14 = 168/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
24/28 = 24 × 25/28 × 25 = 600/700 - Add the two like fractions:
168/700 + 600/700 = 168 + 600/700 = 768/700 - 768/700 simplified gives 192/175
- So, 12/50 + 24/28 = 192/175
In mixed form: 117/175
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