Add 50/28 and 3/36
1st number: 1 22/28, 2nd number: 3/36
50/28 + 3/36 is 157/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
50/28 = 50 × 9/28 × 9 = 450/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
3/36 = 3 × 7/36 × 7 = 21/252 - Add the two like fractions:
450/252 + 21/252 = 450 + 21/252 = 471/252 - 471/252 simplified gives 157/84
- So, 50/28 + 3/36 = 157/84
In mixed form: 173/84
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