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Add 72/28 and 8/50

1st number: 2 16/28, 2nd number: 8/50

72/28 + 8/50 is 478/175.

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,
    72/28 = 72 × 25/28 × 25 = 1800/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
    8/50 = 8 × 14/50 × 14 = 112/700
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1800/700 + 112/700 = 1800 + 112/700 = 1912/700
  5. 1912/700 simplified gives 478/175
  6. So, 72/28 + 8/50 = 478/175
    In mixed form: 2128/175

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