Add 50/28 and 63/50
1st number: 1 22/28, 2nd number: 1 13/50
50/28 + 63/50 is 533/175.
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,
63/50 = 63 × 14/50 × 14 = 882/700 - Add the two like fractions:
1250/700 + 882/700 = 1250 + 882/700 = 2132/700 - 2132/700 simplified gives 533/175
- So, 50/28 + 63/50 = 533/175
In mixed form: 38/175
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