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Add 28/40 and 28/50

28/40 + 28/50 is 63/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 50 is 200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
    28/40 = 28 × 5/40 × 5 = 140/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
    28/50 = 28 × 4/50 × 4 = 112/200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/200 + 112/200 = 140 + 112/200 = 252/200
  5. 252/200 simplified gives 63/50
  6. So, 28/40 + 28/50 = 63/50
    In mixed form: 113/50

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