Add 50/3 and 5/28
1st number: 16 2/3, 2nd number: 5/28
50/3 + 5/28 is 1415/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
50/3 = 50 × 28/3 × 28 = 1400/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
5/28 = 5 × 3/28 × 3 = 15/84 - Add the two like fractions:
1400/84 + 15/84 = 1400 + 15/84 = 1415/84 - So, 50/3 + 5/28 = 1415/84
In mixed form: 1671/84
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