Add 50/28 and 42/75
1st number: 1 22/28, 2nd number: 42/75
50/28 + 42/75 is 821/350.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 75 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
50/28 = 50 × 75/28 × 75 = 3750/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
42/75 = 42 × 28/75 × 28 = 1176/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
3750/2100 + 1176/2100 = 3750 + 1176/2100 = 4926/2100 - 4926/2100 simplified gives 821/350
- So, 50/28 + 42/75 = 821/350
In mixed form: 2121/350
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