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Add 5/50 and 3/28

5/50 + 3/28 is 29/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
    5/50 = 5 × 14/50 × 14 = 70/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
    3/28 = 3 × 25/28 × 25 = 75/700
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/700 + 75/700 = 70 + 75/700 = 145/700
  5. 145/700 simplified gives 29/140
  6. So, 5/50 + 3/28 = 29/140

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