Add 50/9 and 8/28
1st number: 5 5/9, 2nd number: 8/28
50/9 + 8/28 is 368/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 28 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
50/9 = 50 × 28/9 × 28 = 1400/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
8/28 = 8 × 9/28 × 9 = 72/252 - Add the two like fractions:
1400/252 + 72/252 = 1400 + 72/252 = 1472/252 - 1472/252 simplified gives 368/63
- So, 50/9 + 8/28 = 368/63
In mixed form: 553/63
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