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Add 28/10 and 25/50

1st number: 2 8/10, 2nd number: 25/50

28/10 + 25/50 is 33/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 50 is 50

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
    28/10 = 28 × 5/10 × 5 = 140/50
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
    25/50 = 25 × 1/50 × 1 = 25/50
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/50 + 25/50 = 140 + 25/50 = 165/50
  5. 165/50 simplified gives 33/10
  6. So, 28/10 + 25/50 = 33/10
    In mixed form: 33/10

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