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Add 35/28 and 3/50

1st number: 1 7/28, 2nd number: 3/50

35/28 + 3/50 is 131/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 50 is 700

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
    35/28 = 35 × 25/28 × 25 = 875/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
    3/50 = 3 × 14/50 × 14 = 42/700
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    875/700 + 42/700 = 875 + 42/700 = 917/700
  5. 917/700 simplified gives 131/100
  6. So, 35/28 + 3/50 = 131/100
    In mixed form: 131/100

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