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Add 7/28 and 40/50

7/28 + 40/50 is 21/20.

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,
    7/28 = 7 × 25/28 × 25 = 175/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
    40/50 = 40 × 14/50 × 14 = 560/700
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/700 + 560/700 = 175 + 560/700 = 735/700
  5. 735/700 simplified gives 21/20
  6. So, 7/28 + 40/50 = 21/20
    In mixed form: 11/20

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