Add 28/7 and 48/50, Solve 4 0/7 + 48/50 as a fraction

Add 28/7 and 48/50

1^st number: 4 0/7, 2^nd number: 48/50

28/7 + 48/50 is 124/25.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
28/7 = 28 × 50/7 × 50 = 1400/350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
48/50 = 48 × 7/50 × 7 = 336/350
Add the two like fractions:
1400/350 + 336/350 = 1400 + 336/350 = 1736/350
1736/350 simplified gives 124/25
So, 28/7 + 48/50 = 124/25
In mixed form: 424/25

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