Add 50/28 and 27/45
1st number: 1 22/28, 2nd number: 27/45
50/28 + 27/45 is 167/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 45 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
50/28 = 50 × 45/28 × 45 = 2250/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
27/45 = 27 × 28/45 × 28 = 756/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
2250/1260 + 756/1260 = 2250 + 756/1260 = 3006/1260 - 3006/1260 simplified gives 167/70
- So, 50/28 + 27/45 = 167/70
In mixed form: 227/70
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