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Add 28/2 and 42/50

1st number: 14 0/2, 2nd number: 42/50

28/2 + 42/50 is 371/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 50 is 50

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 25 = 50,
    28/2 = 28 × 25/2 × 25 = 700/50
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
    42/50 = 42 × 1/50 × 1 = 42/50
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/50 + 42/50 = 700 + 42/50 = 742/50
  5. 742/50 simplified gives 371/25
  6. So, 28/2 + 42/50 = 371/25
    In mixed form: 1421/25

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