Add 50/28 and 12/10
1st number: 1 22/28, 2nd number: 1 2/10
50/28 + 12/10 is 209/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 10 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 10 × 14 = 140,
12/10 = 12 × 14/10 × 14 = 168/140 - Add the two like fractions:
250/140 + 168/140 = 250 + 168/140 = 418/140 - 418/140 simplified gives 209/70
- So, 50/28 + 12/10 = 209/70
In mixed form: 269/70
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