Add 50/28 and 5/3, Solve 1 22/28 + 1 2/3 as a fraction

Add 50/28 and 5/3

1^st number: 1 22/28, 2^nd number: 1 2/3

50/28 + 5/3 is 145/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 3 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
50/28 = 50 × 3/28 × 3 = 150/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
5/3 = 5 × 28/3 × 28 = 140/84
Add the two like fractions:
150/84 + 140/84 = 150 + 140/84 = 290/84
290/84 simplified gives 145/42
So, 50/28 + 5/3 = 145/42
In mixed form: 319/42

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