Add 10/28 and 20/50
10/28 + 20/50 is 53/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
10/28 = 10 × 25/28 × 25 = 250/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
20/50 = 20 × 14/50 × 14 = 280/700 - Add the two like fractions:
250/700 + 280/700 = 250 + 280/700 = 530/700 - 530/700 simplified gives 53/70
- So, 10/28 + 20/50 = 53/70
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