Add 15/28 and 48/50
15/28 + 48/50 is 1047/700.
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,
15/28 = 15 × 25/28 × 25 = 375/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
48/50 = 48 × 14/50 × 14 = 672/700 - Add the two like fractions:
375/700 + 672/700 = 375 + 672/700 = 1047/700 - So, 15/28 + 48/50 = 1047/700
In mixed form: 1347/700
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