Add 75/50 and 6/28
1st number: 1 25/50, 2nd number: 6/28
75/50 + 6/28 is 12/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 28 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
75/50 = 75 × 14/50 × 14 = 1050/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
6/28 = 6 × 25/28 × 25 = 150/700 - Add the two like fractions:
1050/700 + 150/700 = 1050 + 150/700 = 1200/700 - 1200/700 simplified gives 12/7
- So, 75/50 + 6/28 = 12/7
In mixed form: 15/7
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