Add 18/50 and 25/28
18/50 + 25/28 is 877/700.
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,
18/50 = 18 × 14/50 × 14 = 252/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
25/28 = 25 × 25/28 × 25 = 625/700 - Add the two like fractions:
252/700 + 625/700 = 252 + 625/700 = 877/700 - So, 18/50 + 25/28 = 877/700
In mixed form: 1177/700
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