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Add 50/28 and 32/5

1st number: 1 22/28, 2nd number: 6 2/5

50/28 + 32/5 is 573/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 5 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    50/28 = 50 × 5/28 × 5 = 250/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
    32/5 = 32 × 28/5 × 28 = 896/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/140 + 896/140 = 250 + 896/140 = 1146/140
  5. 1146/140 simplified gives 573/70
  6. So, 50/28 + 32/5 = 573/70
    In mixed form: 813/70

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