Add 50/28 and 96/35
1st number: 1 22/28, 2nd number: 2 26/35
50/28 + 96/35 is 317/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
50/28 = 50 × 5/28 × 5 = 250/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
96/35 = 96 × 4/35 × 4 = 384/140 - Add the two like fractions:
250/140 + 384/140 = 250 + 384/140 = 634/140 - 634/140 simplified gives 317/70
- So, 50/28 + 96/35 = 317/70
In mixed form: 437/70
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