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Add 50/10 and 3/28

1st number: 5 0/10, 2nd number: 3/28

50/10 + 3/28 is 143/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
    50/10 = 50 × 14/10 × 14 = 700/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    3/28 = 3 × 5/28 × 5 = 15/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/140 + 15/140 = 700 + 15/140 = 715/140
  5. 715/140 simplified gives 143/28
  6. So, 50/10 + 3/28 = 143/28
    In mixed form: 53/28

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