Add 50/10 and 6/28
1st number: 5 0/10, 2nd number: 6/28
50/10 + 6/28 is 73/14.
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,
6/28 = 6 × 5/28 × 5 = 30/140 - Add the two like fractions:
700/140 + 30/140 = 700 + 30/140 = 730/140 - 730/140 simplified gives 73/14
- So, 50/10 + 6/28 = 73/14
In mixed form: 53/14
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