Add 20/40 and 28/50
20/40 + 28/50 is 53/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 50 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
20/40 = 20 × 5/40 × 5 = 100/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
28/50 = 28 × 4/50 × 4 = 112/200 - Add the two like fractions:
100/200 + 112/200 = 100 + 112/200 = 212/200 - 212/200 simplified gives 53/50
- So, 20/40 + 28/50 = 53/50
In mixed form: 13/50
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