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Add 28/50 and 42/49

28/50 + 42/49 is 248/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 49 is 2450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
    28/50 = 28 × 49/50 × 49 = 1372/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
    42/49 = 42 × 50/49 × 50 = 2100/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1372/2450 + 2100/2450 = 1372 + 2100/2450 = 3472/2450
  5. 3472/2450 simplified gives 248/175
  6. So, 28/50 + 42/49 = 248/175
    In mixed form: 173/175

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