Add 35/28 and 32/50
1st number: 1 7/28, 2nd number: 32/50
35/28 + 32/50 is 189/100.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
35/28 = 35 × 25/28 × 25 = 875/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
32/50 = 32 × 14/50 × 14 = 448/700 - Add the two like fractions:
875/700 + 448/700 = 875 + 448/700 = 1323/700 - 1323/700 simplified gives 189/100
- So, 35/28 + 32/50 = 189/100
In mixed form: 189/100
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