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Add 90/28 and 2/50

1st number: 3 6/28, 2nd number: 2/50

90/28 + 2/50 is 1139/350.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
    90/28 = 90 × 25/28 × 25 = 2250/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
    2/50 = 2 × 14/50 × 14 = 28/700
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2250/700 + 28/700 = 2250 + 28/700 = 2278/700
  5. 2278/700 simplified gives 1139/350
  6. So, 90/28 + 2/50 = 1139/350
    In mixed form: 389/350

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