Add 80/28 and 7/50
1st number: 2 24/28, 2nd number: 7/50
80/28 + 7/50 is 1049/350.
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,
7/50 = 7 × 14/50 × 14 = 98/700 - Add the two like fractions:
2000/700 + 98/700 = 2000 + 98/700 = 2098/700 - 2098/700 simplified gives 1049/350
- So, 80/28 + 7/50 = 1049/350
In mixed form: 2349/350
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