Add 75/28 and 4/50
1st number: 2 19/28, 2nd number: 4/50
75/28 + 4/50 is 1931/700.
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,
75/28 = 75 × 25/28 × 25 = 1875/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
4/50 = 4 × 14/50 × 14 = 56/700 - Add the two like fractions:
1875/700 + 56/700 = 1875 + 56/700 = 1931/700 - So, 75/28 + 4/50 = 1931/700
In mixed form: 2531/700
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