Add 28/14 and 40/50
1st number: 2 0/14, 2nd number: 40/50
28/14 + 40/50 is 14/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
28/14 = 28 × 25/14 × 25 = 700/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
40/50 = 40 × 7/50 × 7 = 280/350 - Add the two like fractions:
700/350 + 280/350 = 700 + 280/350 = 980/350 - 980/350 simplified gives 14/5
- So, 28/14 + 40/50 = 14/5
In mixed form: 24/5
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