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Add 63/28 and 3/50

1st number: 2 7/28, 2nd number: 3/50

63/28 + 3/50 is 231/100.

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,
    63/28 = 63 × 25/28 × 25 = 1575/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
    3/50 = 3 × 14/50 × 14 = 42/700
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1575/700 + 42/700 = 1575 + 42/700 = 1617/700
  5. 1617/700 simplified gives 231/100
  6. So, 63/28 + 3/50 = 231/100
    In mixed form: 231/100

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