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Add 50/28 and 5/27

1st number: 1 22/28, 2nd number: 5/27

50/28 + 5/27 is 745/378.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 27 is 756

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
    50/28 = 50 × 27/28 × 27 = 1350/756
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
    5/27 = 5 × 28/27 × 28 = 140/756
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1350/756 + 140/756 = 1350 + 140/756 = 1490/756
  5. 1490/756 simplified gives 745/378
  6. So, 50/28 + 5/27 = 745/378
    In mixed form: 1367/378

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