Add 5/28 and 35/50
5/28 + 35/50 is 123/140.
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,
35/50 = 35 × 14/50 × 14 = 490/700 - Add the two like fractions:
125/700 + 490/700 = 125 + 490/700 = 615/700 - 615/700 simplified gives 123/140
- So, 5/28 + 35/50 = 123/140
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