Add 28/8 and 12/50
1st number: 3 4/8, 2nd number: 12/50
28/8 + 12/50 is 187/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 50 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
28/8 = 28 × 25/8 × 25 = 700/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
12/50 = 12 × 4/50 × 4 = 48/200 - Add the two like fractions:
700/200 + 48/200 = 700 + 48/200 = 748/200 - 748/200 simplified gives 187/50
- So, 28/8 + 12/50 = 187/50
In mixed form: 337/50
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