Add 3/50 and 8/28
3/50 + 8/28 is 121/350.
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,
8/28 = 8 × 25/28 × 25 = 200/700 - Add the two like fractions:
42/700 + 200/700 = 42 + 200/700 = 242/700 - 242/700 simplified gives 121/350
- So, 3/50 + 8/28 = 121/350
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