Add 2/50 and 21/28
2/50 + 21/28 is 79/100.
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,
2/50 = 2 × 14/50 × 14 = 28/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
21/28 = 21 × 25/28 × 25 = 525/700 - Add the two like fractions:
28/700 + 525/700 = 28 + 525/700 = 553/700 - 553/700 simplified gives 79/100
- So, 2/50 + 21/28 = 79/100
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