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Add 50/28 and 35/9

1st number: 1 22/28, 2nd number: 3 8/9

50/28 + 35/9 is 715/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 9 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
    50/28 = 50 × 9/28 × 9 = 450/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
    35/9 = 35 × 28/9 × 28 = 980/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/252 + 980/252 = 450 + 980/252 = 1430/252
  5. 1430/252 simplified gives 715/126
  6. So, 50/28 + 35/9 = 715/126
    In mixed form: 585/126

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