Add 49/28 and 50/35
1st number: 1 21/28, 2nd number: 1 15/35
49/28 + 50/35 is 89/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
49/28 = 49 × 5/28 × 5 = 245/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
50/35 = 50 × 4/35 × 4 = 200/140 - Add the two like fractions:
245/140 + 200/140 = 245 + 200/140 = 445/140 - 445/140 simplified gives 89/28
- So, 49/28 + 50/35 = 89/28
In mixed form: 35/28
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