Add 28/50 and 2/70
28/50 + 2/70 is 103/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 70 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
28/50 = 28 × 7/50 × 7 = 196/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
2/70 = 2 × 5/70 × 5 = 10/350 - Add the two like fractions:
196/350 + 10/350 = 196 + 10/350 = 206/350 - 206/350 simplified gives 103/175
- So, 28/50 + 2/70 = 103/175
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