Add 50/28 and 27/24
1st number: 1 22/28, 2nd number: 1 3/24
50/28 + 27/24 is 163/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
50/28 = 50 × 6/28 × 6 = 300/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
27/24 = 27 × 7/24 × 7 = 189/168 - Add the two like fractions:
300/168 + 189/168 = 300 + 189/168 = 489/168 - 489/168 simplified gives 163/56
- So, 50/28 + 27/24 = 163/56
In mixed form: 251/56
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