Add 54/28 and 15/50
1st number: 1 26/28, 2nd number: 15/50
54/28 + 15/50 is 78/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 50 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
54/28 = 54 × 25/28 × 25 = 1350/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
15/50 = 15 × 14/50 × 14 = 210/700 - Add the two like fractions:
1350/700 + 210/700 = 1350 + 210/700 = 1560/700 - 1560/700 simplified gives 78/35
- So, 54/28 + 15/50 = 78/35
In mixed form: 28/35
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