Add 9/28 and 12/50
9/28 + 12/50 is 393/700.
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,
9/28 = 9 × 25/28 × 25 = 225/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
12/50 = 12 × 14/50 × 14 = 168/700 - Add the two like fractions:
225/700 + 168/700 = 225 + 168/700 = 393/700 - So, 9/28 + 12/50 = 393/700
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