Add 5/50 and 28/70
5/50 + 28/70 is 1/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 70 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
5/50 = 5 × 7/50 × 7 = 35/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
28/70 = 28 × 5/70 × 5 = 140/350 - Add the two like fractions:
35/350 + 140/350 = 35 + 140/350 = 175/350 - 175/350 simplified gives 1/2
- So, 5/50 + 28/70 = 1/2
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