Add 9/50 and 16/28
9/50 + 16/28 is 263/350.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 28 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
9/50 = 9 × 14/50 × 14 = 126/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
16/28 = 16 × 25/28 × 25 = 400/700 - Add the two like fractions:
126/700 + 400/700 = 126 + 400/700 = 526/700 - 526/700 simplified gives 263/350
- So, 9/50 + 16/28 = 263/350
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