Add 20/50 and 1/28
20/50 + 1/28 is 61/140.
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,
20/50 = 20 × 14/50 × 14 = 280/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
1/28 = 1 × 25/28 × 25 = 25/700 - Add the two like fractions:
280/700 + 25/700 = 280 + 25/700 = 305/700 - 305/700 simplified gives 61/140
- So, 20/50 + 1/28 = 61/140
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