Add 6/50 and 54/28
1st number: 6/50, 2nd number: 1 26/28
6/50 + 54/28 is 717/350.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 28 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
6/50 = 6 × 14/50 × 14 = 84/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
54/28 = 54 × 25/28 × 25 = 1350/700 - Add the two like fractions:
84/700 + 1350/700 = 84 + 1350/700 = 1434/700 - 1434/700 simplified gives 717/350
- So, 6/50 + 54/28 = 717/350
In mixed form: 217/350
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