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Add 28/7 and 60/50

1st number: 4 0/7, 2nd number: 1 10/50

28/7 + 60/50 is 26/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
    28/7 = 28 × 50/7 × 50 = 1400/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    60/50 = 60 × 7/50 × 7 = 420/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1400/350 + 420/350 = 1400 + 420/350 = 1820/350
  5. 1820/350 simplified gives 26/5
  6. So, 28/7 + 60/50 = 26/5
    In mixed form: 51/5

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