Add 49/50 and 10/28
49/50 + 10/28 is 234/175.
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,
49/50 = 49 × 14/50 × 14 = 686/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
10/28 = 10 × 25/28 × 25 = 250/700 - Add the two like fractions:
686/700 + 250/700 = 686 + 250/700 = 936/700 - 936/700 simplified gives 234/175
- So, 49/50 + 10/28 = 234/175
In mixed form: 159/175
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