Add 45/7 and 28/50
1st number: 6 3/7, 2nd number: 28/50
45/7 + 28/50 is 1223/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
45/7 = 45 × 50/7 × 50 = 2250/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
28/50 = 28 × 7/50 × 7 = 196/350 - Add the two like fractions:
2250/350 + 196/350 = 2250 + 196/350 = 2446/350 - 2446/350 simplified gives 1223/175
- So, 45/7 + 28/50 = 1223/175
In mixed form: 6173/175
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