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Add 28/50 and 63/7

1st number: 28/50, 2nd number: 9 0/7

28/50 + 63/7 is 239/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 7 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    28/50 = 28 × 7/50 × 7 = 196/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
    63/7 = 63 × 50/7 × 50 = 3150/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/350 + 3150/350 = 196 + 3150/350 = 3346/350
  5. 3346/350 simplified gives 239/25
  6. So, 28/50 + 63/7 = 239/25
    In mixed form: 914/25

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