Add 45/50 and 15/28
45/50 + 15/28 is 201/140.
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,
45/50 = 45 × 14/50 × 14 = 630/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
15/28 = 15 × 25/28 × 25 = 375/700 - Add the two like fractions:
630/700 + 375/700 = 630 + 375/700 = 1005/700 - 1005/700 simplified gives 201/140
- So, 45/50 + 15/28 = 201/140
In mixed form: 161/140
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