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Add 20/50 and 6/28

20/50 + 6/28 is 43/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
    20/50 = 20 × 14/50 × 14 = 280/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
    6/28 = 6 × 25/28 × 25 = 150/700
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/700 + 150/700 = 280 + 150/700 = 430/700
  5. 430/700 simplified gives 43/70
  6. So, 20/50 + 6/28 = 43/70

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