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Add 20/25 and 50/7

1st number: 20/25, 2nd number: 7 1/7

20/25 + 50/7 is 278/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 7 is 175

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
    20/25 = 20 × 7/25 × 7 = 140/175
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 25 = 175,
    50/7 = 50 × 25/7 × 25 = 1250/175
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/175 + 1250/175 = 140 + 1250/175 = 1390/175
  5. 1390/175 simplified gives 278/35
  6. So, 20/25 + 50/7 = 278/35
    In mixed form: 733/35

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