Add 28/6 and 3/50
1st number: 4 4/6, 2nd number: 3/50
28/6 + 3/50 is 709/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
28/6 = 28 × 25/6 × 25 = 700/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
3/50 = 3 × 3/50 × 3 = 9/150 - Add the two like fractions:
700/150 + 9/150 = 700 + 9/150 = 709/150 - So, 28/6 + 3/50 = 709/150
In mixed form: 4109/150
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