Add 24/50 and 5/28
24/50 + 5/28 is 461/700.
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,
24/50 = 24 × 14/50 × 14 = 336/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
5/28 = 5 × 25/28 × 25 = 125/700 - Add the two like fractions:
336/700 + 125/700 = 336 + 125/700 = 461/700 - So, 24/50 + 5/28 = 461/700
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