Add 3/50 and 27/28
3/50 + 27/28 is 717/700.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 28 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
3/50 = 3 × 14/50 × 14 = 42/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
27/28 = 27 × 25/28 × 25 = 675/700 - Add the two like fractions:
42/700 + 675/700 = 42 + 675/700 = 717/700 - So, 3/50 + 27/28 = 717/700
In mixed form: 117/700
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