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Add 8/28 and 35/50

8/28 + 35/50 is 69/70.

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,
    8/28 = 8 × 25/28 × 25 = 200/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
    35/50 = 35 × 14/50 × 14 = 490/700
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/700 + 490/700 = 200 + 490/700 = 690/700
  5. 690/700 simplified gives 69/70
  6. So, 8/28 + 35/50 = 69/70

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