Add 50/28 and 10/70
1st number: 1 22/28, 2nd number: 10/70
50/28 + 10/70 is 27/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
50/28 = 50 × 5/28 × 5 = 250/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
10/70 = 10 × 2/70 × 2 = 20/140 - Add the two like fractions:
250/140 + 20/140 = 250 + 20/140 = 270/140 - 270/140 simplified gives 27/14
- So, 50/28 + 10/70 = 27/14
In mixed form: 113/14
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