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Add 5/50 and 72/28

1st number: 5/50, 2nd number: 2 16/28

5/50 + 72/28 is 187/70.

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,
    72/28 = 72 × 25/28 × 25 = 1800/700
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/700 + 1800/700 = 70 + 1800/700 = 1870/700
  5. 1870/700 simplified gives 187/70
  6. So, 5/50 + 72/28 = 187/70
    In mixed form: 247/70

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