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Add 9/50 and 28/35

9/50 + 28/35 is 49/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 35 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    9/50 = 9 × 7/50 × 7 = 63/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
    28/35 = 28 × 10/35 × 10 = 280/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    63/350 + 280/350 = 63 + 280/350 = 343/350
  5. 343/350 simplified gives 49/50
  6. So, 9/50 + 28/35 = 49/50

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