Add 50/75 and 5/28
50/75 + 5/28 is 71/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 28 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
50/75 = 50 × 28/75 × 28 = 1400/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
5/28 = 5 × 75/28 × 75 = 375/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
1400/2100 + 375/2100 = 1400 + 375/2100 = 1775/2100 - 1775/2100 simplified gives 71/84
- So, 50/75 + 5/28 = 71/84
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