Add 9/50 and 7/28
9/50 + 7/28 is 43/100.
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,
7/28 = 7 × 25/28 × 25 = 175/700 - Add the two like fractions:
126/700 + 175/700 = 126 + 175/700 = 301/700 - 301/700 simplified gives 43/100
- So, 9/50 + 7/28 = 43/100
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