Add 50/8 and 9/28, Solve 6 2/8 + 9/28 as a fraction

Add 50/8 and 9/28

1^st number: 6 2/8, 2^nd number: 9/28

50/8 + 9/28 is 46/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 28 is 56

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
50/8 = 50 × 7/8 × 7 = 350/56
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
9/28 = 9 × 2/28 × 2 = 18/56
Add the two like fractions:
350/56 + 18/56 = 350 + 18/56 = 368/56
368/56 simplified gives 46/7
So, 50/8 + 9/28 = 46/7
In mixed form: 64/7

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