Add 50/28 and 16/5
1st number: 1 22/28, 2nd number: 3 1/5
50/28 + 16/5 is 349/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 5 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 5 × 28 = 140,
16/5 = 16 × 28/5 × 28 = 448/140 - Add the two like fractions:
250/140 + 448/140 = 250 + 448/140 = 698/140 - 698/140 simplified gives 349/70
- So, 50/28 + 16/5 = 349/70
In mixed form: 469/70
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