Add 42/50 and 2/28
42/50 + 2/28 is 319/350.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 28 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
42/50 = 42 × 14/50 × 14 = 588/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
2/28 = 2 × 25/28 × 25 = 50/700 - Add the two like fractions:
588/700 + 50/700 = 588 + 50/700 = 638/700 - 638/700 simplified gives 319/350
- So, 42/50 + 2/28 = 319/350
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