Add 50/28 and 10/3
1st number: 1 22/28, 2nd number: 3 1/3
50/28 + 10/3 is 215/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 3 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
50/28 = 50 × 3/28 × 3 = 150/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
10/3 = 10 × 28/3 × 28 = 280/84 - Add the two like fractions:
150/84 + 280/84 = 150 + 280/84 = 430/84 - 430/84 simplified gives 215/42
- So, 50/28 + 10/3 = 215/42
In mixed form: 55/42
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