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Add 50/28 and 8/75

1st number: 1 22/28, 2nd number: 8/75

50/28 + 8/75 is 1987/1050.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
    50/28 = 50 × 75/28 × 75 = 3750/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
    8/75 = 8 × 28/75 × 28 = 224/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3750/2100 + 224/2100 = 3750 + 224/2100 = 3974/2100
  5. 3974/2100 simplified gives 1987/1050
  6. So, 50/28 + 8/75 = 1987/1050
    In mixed form: 1937/1050

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