Add 28/50 and 3/6
28/50 + 3/6 is 53/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 6 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
28/50 = 28 × 3/50 × 3 = 84/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
3/6 = 3 × 25/6 × 25 = 75/150 - Add the two like fractions:
84/150 + 75/150 = 84 + 75/150 = 159/150 - 159/150 simplified gives 53/50
- So, 28/50 + 3/6 = 53/50
In mixed form: 13/50
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