Add 48/50 and 2/28
48/50 + 2/28 is 361/350.
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,
48/50 = 48 × 14/50 × 14 = 672/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
2/28 = 2 × 25/28 × 25 = 50/700 - Add the two like fractions:
672/700 + 50/700 = 672 + 50/700 = 722/700 - 722/700 simplified gives 361/350
- So, 48/50 + 2/28 = 361/350
In mixed form: 111/350
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