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Add 60/50 and 5/28

1st number: 1 10/50, 2nd number: 5/28

60/50 + 5/28 is 193/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
    60/50 = 60 × 14/50 × 14 = 840/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
    5/28 = 5 × 25/28 × 25 = 125/700
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    840/700 + 125/700 = 840 + 125/700 = 965/700
  5. 965/700 simplified gives 193/140
  6. So, 60/50 + 5/28 = 193/140
    In mixed form: 153/140

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