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Add 5/50 and 90/28

1st number: 5/50, 2nd number: 3 6/28

5/50 + 90/28 is 116/35.

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,
    90/28 = 90 × 25/28 × 25 = 2250/700
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/700 + 2250/700 = 70 + 2250/700 = 2320/700
  5. 2320/700 simplified gives 116/35
  6. So, 5/50 + 90/28 = 116/35
    In mixed form: 311/35

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