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Add 63/50 and 4/28

1st number: 1 13/50, 2nd number: 4/28

63/50 + 4/28 is 491/350.

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,
    63/50 = 63 × 14/50 × 14 = 882/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
    4/28 = 4 × 25/28 × 25 = 100/700
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    882/700 + 100/700 = 882 + 100/700 = 982/700
  5. 982/700 simplified gives 491/350
  6. So, 63/50 + 4/28 = 491/350
    In mixed form: 1141/350

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