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Add 48/50 and 2/28

48/50 + 2/28 is 361/350.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
    48/50 = 48 × 14/50 × 14 = 672/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
    2/28 = 2 × 25/28 × 25 = 50/700
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    672/700 + 50/700 = 672 + 50/700 = 722/700
  5. 722/700 simplified gives 361/350
  6. So, 48/50 + 2/28 = 361/350
    In mixed form: 111/350

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