Add 4/28 and 36/50
4/28 + 36/50 is 151/175.
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,
4/28 = 4 × 25/28 × 25 = 100/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
36/50 = 36 × 14/50 × 14 = 504/700 - Add the two like fractions:
100/700 + 504/700 = 100 + 504/700 = 604/700 - 604/700 simplified gives 151/175
- So, 4/28 + 36/50 = 151/175
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