Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 6/28 and 9/50

6/28 + 9/50 is 69/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
    6/28 = 6 × 25/28 × 25 = 150/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
    9/50 = 9 × 14/50 × 14 = 126/700
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/700 + 126/700 = 150 + 126/700 = 276/700
  5. 276/700 simplified gives 69/175
  6. So, 6/28 + 9/50 = 69/175

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com