Add 5/50 and 6/28
5/50 + 6/28 is 11/35.
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,
5/50 = 5 × 14/50 × 14 = 70/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
6/28 = 6 × 25/28 × 25 = 150/700 - Add the two like fractions:
70/700 + 150/700 = 70 + 150/700 = 220/700 - 220/700 simplified gives 11/35
- So, 5/50 + 6/28 = 11/35
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