Add 4/3 and 28/50
1st number: 1 1/3, 2nd number: 28/50
4/3 + 28/50 is 142/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
4/3 = 4 × 50/3 × 50 = 200/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
28/50 = 28 × 3/50 × 3 = 84/150 - Add the two like fractions:
200/150 + 84/150 = 200 + 84/150 = 284/150 - 284/150 simplified gives 142/75
- So, 4/3 + 28/50 = 142/75
In mixed form: 167/75
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