Add 20/50 and 12/28
20/50 + 12/28 is 29/35.
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,
12/28 = 12 × 25/28 × 25 = 300/700 - Add the two like fractions:
280/700 + 300/700 = 280 + 300/700 = 580/700 - 580/700 simplified gives 29/35
- So, 20/50 + 12/28 = 29/35
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