Add 50/28 and 40/50
1st number: 1 22/28, 2nd number: 40/50
50/28 + 40/50 is 181/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 50 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
50/28 = 50 × 25/28 × 25 = 1250/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
40/50 = 40 × 14/50 × 14 = 560/700 - Add the two like fractions:
1250/700 + 560/700 = 1250 + 560/700 = 1810/700 - 1810/700 simplified gives 181/70
- So, 50/28 + 40/50 = 181/70
In mixed form: 241/70
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