Add 5/28 and 28/50
5/28 + 28/50 is 517/700.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 50 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
5/28 = 5 × 25/28 × 25 = 125/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
28/50 = 28 × 14/50 × 14 = 392/700 - Add the two like fractions:
125/700 + 392/700 = 125 + 392/700 = 517/700 - So, 5/28 + 28/50 = 517/700
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