Add 3/28 and 50/20
1st number: 3/28, 2nd number: 2 10/20
3/28 + 50/20 is 73/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
3/28 = 3 × 5/28 × 5 = 15/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
50/20 = 50 × 7/20 × 7 = 350/140 - Add the two like fractions:
15/140 + 350/140 = 15 + 350/140 = 365/140 - 365/140 simplified gives 73/28
- So, 3/28 + 50/20 = 73/28
In mixed form: 217/28
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