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Add 2/28 and 16/50

2/28 + 16/50 is 137/350.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
    2/28 = 2 × 25/28 × 25 = 50/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
    16/50 = 16 × 14/50 × 14 = 224/700
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/700 + 224/700 = 50 + 224/700 = 274/700
  5. 274/700 simplified gives 137/350
  6. So, 2/28 + 16/50 = 137/350

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