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Add 20/3 and 50/28

1st number: 6 2/3, 2nd number: 1 22/28

20/3 + 50/28 is 355/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 28 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
    20/3 = 20 × 28/3 × 28 = 560/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    50/28 = 50 × 3/28 × 3 = 150/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    560/84 + 150/84 = 560 + 150/84 = 710/84
  5. 710/84 simplified gives 355/42
  6. So, 20/3 + 50/28 = 355/42
    In mixed form: 819/42

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