Add 54/28 and 21/50
1st number: 1 26/28, 2nd number: 21/50
54/28 + 21/50 is 411/175.
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,
21/50 = 21 × 14/50 × 14 = 294/700 - Add the two like fractions:
1350/700 + 294/700 = 1350 + 294/700 = 1644/700 - 1644/700 simplified gives 411/175
- So, 54/28 + 21/50 = 411/175
In mixed form: 261/175
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