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Add 50/3 and 40/28

1st number: 16 2/3, 2nd number: 1 12/28

50/3 + 40/28 is 380/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 28 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
    50/3 = 50 × 28/3 × 28 = 1400/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    40/28 = 40 × 3/28 × 3 = 120/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1400/84 + 120/84 = 1400 + 120/84 = 1520/84
  5. 1520/84 simplified gives 380/21
  6. So, 50/3 + 40/28 = 380/21
    In mixed form: 182/21

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