Add 8/28 and 6/50
8/28 + 6/50 is 71/175.
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,
6/50 = 6 × 14/50 × 14 = 84/700 - Add the two like fractions:
200/700 + 84/700 = 200 + 84/700 = 284/700 - 284/700 simplified gives 71/175
- So, 8/28 + 6/50 = 71/175
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