Add 80/28 and 35/50
1st number: 2 24/28, 2nd number: 35/50
80/28 + 35/50 is 249/70.
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,
80/28 = 80 × 25/28 × 25 = 2000/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
35/50 = 35 × 14/50 × 14 = 490/700 - Add the two like fractions:
2000/700 + 490/700 = 2000 + 490/700 = 2490/700 - 2490/700 simplified gives 249/70
- So, 80/28 + 35/50 = 249/70
In mixed form: 339/70
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