Add 96/7 and 28/50, Solve 13 5/7 + 28/50 as a fraction

Add 96/7 and 28/50

1^st number: 13 5/7, 2^nd number: 28/50

96/7 + 28/50 is 2498/175.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 50 is 350

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
96/7 = 96 × 50/7 × 50 = 4800/350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
28/50 = 28 × 7/50 × 7 = 196/350
Add the two like fractions:
4800/350 + 196/350 = 4800 + 196/350 = 4996/350
4996/350 simplified gives 2498/175
So, 96/7 + 28/50 = 2498/175
In mixed form: 1448/175

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