Add 28/32 and 49/50
28/32 + 49/50 is 371/200.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 50 is 800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
28/32 = 28 × 25/32 × 25 = 700/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
49/50 = 49 × 16/50 × 16 = 784/800 - Add the two like fractions:
700/800 + 784/800 = 700 + 784/800 = 1484/800 - 1484/800 simplified gives 371/200
- So, 28/32 + 49/50 = 371/200
In mixed form: 1171/200
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