Add 50/28 and 50/15
1st number: 1 22/28, 2nd number: 3 5/15
50/28 + 50/15 is 215/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 15 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
50/28 = 50 × 15/28 × 15 = 750/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 28 = 420,
50/15 = 50 × 28/15 × 28 = 1400/420 - Add the two like fractions:
750/420 + 1400/420 = 750 + 1400/420 = 2150/420 - 2150/420 simplified gives 215/42
- So, 50/28 + 50/15 = 215/42
In mixed form: 55/42
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