Add 7/28 and 16/50
7/28 + 16/50 is 57/100.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
7/28 = 7 × 25/28 × 25 = 175/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
16/50 = 16 × 14/50 × 14 = 224/700 - Add the two like fractions:
175/700 + 224/700 = 175 + 224/700 = 399/700 - 399/700 simplified gives 57/100
- So, 7/28 + 16/50 = 57/100
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