Add 2/28 and 50/5
1st number: 2/28, 2nd number: 10 0/5
2/28 + 50/5 is 141/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 5 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
2/28 = 2 × 5/28 × 5 = 10/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
50/5 = 50 × 28/5 × 28 = 1400/140 - Add the two like fractions:
10/140 + 1400/140 = 10 + 1400/140 = 1410/140 - 1410/140 simplified gives 141/14
- So, 2/28 + 50/5 = 141/14
In mixed form: 101/14
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