Add 42/28 and 7/50
1st number: 1 14/28, 2nd number: 7/50
42/28 + 7/50 is 41/25.
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,
42/28 = 42 × 25/28 × 25 = 1050/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
7/50 = 7 × 14/50 × 14 = 98/700 - Add the two like fractions:
1050/700 + 98/700 = 1050 + 98/700 = 1148/700 - 1148/700 simplified gives 41/25
- So, 42/28 + 7/50 = 41/25
In mixed form: 116/25
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