Add 25/28 and 8/50
25/28 + 8/50 is 737/700.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
25/28 = 25 × 25/28 × 25 = 625/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
8/50 = 8 × 14/50 × 14 = 112/700 - Add the two like fractions:
625/700 + 112/700 = 625 + 112/700 = 737/700 - So, 25/28 + 8/50 = 737/700
In mixed form: 137/700
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