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Add 50/28 and 90/5

1st number: 1 22/28, 2nd number: 18 0/5

50/28 + 90/5 is 277/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 5 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    50/28 = 50 × 5/28 × 5 = 250/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
    90/5 = 90 × 28/5 × 28 = 2520/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/140 + 2520/140 = 250 + 2520/140 = 2770/140
  5. 2770/140 simplified gives 277/14
  6. So, 50/28 + 90/5 = 277/14
    In mixed form: 1911/14

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