Add 45/28 and 50/5
1st number: 1 17/28, 2nd number: 10 0/5
45/28 + 50/5 is 325/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 5 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
45/28 = 45 × 5/28 × 5 = 225/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
50/5 = 50 × 28/5 × 28 = 1400/140 - Add the two like fractions:
225/140 + 1400/140 = 225 + 1400/140 = 1625/140 - 1625/140 simplified gives 325/28
- So, 45/28 + 50/5 = 325/28
In mixed form: 1117/28
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