Add 6/28 and 15/50
6/28 + 15/50 is 18/35.
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,
6/28 = 6 × 25/28 × 25 = 150/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
15/50 = 15 × 14/50 × 14 = 210/700 - Add the two like fractions:
150/700 + 210/700 = 150 + 210/700 = 360/700 - 360/700 simplified gives 18/35
- So, 6/28 + 15/50 = 18/35
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 12/28+15/50 6/28+30/50 6/56+15/50 18/28+15/50 6/28+45/50 6/84+15/50 30/28+15/50 6/28+75/50 42/28+15/50