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Add 2/28 and 96/50

1st number: 2/28, 2nd number: 1 46/50

2/28 + 96/50 is 697/350.

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,
    96/50 = 96 × 14/50 × 14 = 1344/700
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/700 + 1344/700 = 50 + 1344/700 = 1394/700
  5. 1394/700 simplified gives 697/350
  6. So, 2/28 + 96/50 = 697/350
    In mixed form: 1347/350

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