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Add 7/28 and 50/5

1st number: 7/28, 2nd number: 10 0/5

7/28 + 50/5 is 41/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 5 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    7/28 = 7 × 5/28 × 5 = 35/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
    50/5 = 50 × 28/5 × 28 = 1400/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/140 + 1400/140 = 35 + 1400/140 = 1435/140
  5. 1435/140 simplified gives 41/4
  6. So, 7/28 + 50/5 = 41/4
    In mixed form: 101/4

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