Add 28/35 and 42/50
28/35 + 42/50 is 41/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
28/35 = 28 × 10/35 × 10 = 280/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
42/50 = 42 × 7/50 × 7 = 294/350 - Add the two like fractions:
280/350 + 294/350 = 280 + 294/350 = 574/350 - 574/350 simplified gives 41/25
- So, 28/35 + 42/50 = 41/25
In mixed form: 116/25
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 56/35+42/50 28/35+84/50 28/70+42/50 84/35+42/50