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Add 8/28 and 9/50

8/28 + 9/50 is 163/350.

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,
    9/50 = 9 × 14/50 × 14 = 126/700
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/700 + 126/700 = 200 + 126/700 = 326/700
  5. 326/700 simplified gives 163/350
  6. So, 8/28 + 9/50 = 163/350

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