Add 45/5 and 50/28
1st number: 9 0/5, 2nd number: 1 22/28
45/5 + 50/28 is 151/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
45/5 = 45 × 28/5 × 28 = 1260/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
50/28 = 50 × 5/28 × 5 = 250/140 - Add the two like fractions:
1260/140 + 250/140 = 1260 + 250/140 = 1510/140 - 1510/140 simplified gives 151/14
- So, 45/5 + 50/28 = 151/14
In mixed form: 1011/14
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