Add 50/28 and 2/40
1st number: 1 22/28, 2nd number: 2/40
50/28 + 2/40 is 257/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 10 = 280,
50/28 = 50 × 10/28 × 10 = 500/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
2/40 = 2 × 7/40 × 7 = 14/280 - Add the two like fractions:
500/280 + 14/280 = 500 + 14/280 = 514/280 - 514/280 simplified gives 257/140
- So, 50/28 + 2/40 = 257/140
In mixed form: 1117/140
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