Add 50/10 and 7/28
1st number: 5 0/10, 2nd number: 7/28
50/10 + 7/28 is 21/4.
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,
7/28 = 7 × 5/28 × 5 = 35/140 - Add the two like fractions:
700/140 + 35/140 = 700 + 35/140 = 735/140 - 735/140 simplified gives 21/4
- So, 50/10 + 7/28 = 21/4
In mixed form: 51/4
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