Add 50/28 and 25/35
1st number: 1 22/28, 2nd number: 25/35
50/28 + 25/35 is 5/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 35 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 35 × 4 = 140,
25/35 = 25 × 4/35 × 4 = 100/140 - Add the two like fractions:
250/140 + 100/140 = 250 + 100/140 = 350/140 - 350/140 simplified gives 5/2
- So, 50/28 + 25/35 = 5/2
In mixed form: 21/2
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