Add 8/28 and 24/50
8/28 + 24/50 is 134/175.
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,
8/28 = 8 × 25/28 × 25 = 200/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
24/50 = 24 × 14/50 × 14 = 336/700 - Add the two like fractions:
200/700 + 336/700 = 200 + 336/700 = 536/700 - 536/700 simplified gives 134/175
- So, 8/28 + 24/50 = 134/175
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