Add 50/10 and 24/28
1st number: 5 0/10, 2nd number: 24/28
50/10 + 24/28 is 41/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
50/10 = 50 × 14/10 × 14 = 700/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
24/28 = 24 × 5/28 × 5 = 120/140 - Add the two like fractions:
700/140 + 120/140 = 700 + 120/140 = 820/140 - 820/140 simplified gives 41/7
- So, 50/10 + 24/28 = 41/7
In mixed form: 56/7
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