Add 20/56 and 27/50
20/56 + 27/50 is 157/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 50 is 1400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
20/56 = 20 × 25/56 × 25 = 500/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
27/50 = 27 × 28/50 × 28 = 756/1400 - Add the two like fractions:
500/1400 + 756/1400 = 500 + 756/1400 = 1256/1400 - 1256/1400 simplified gives 157/175
- So, 20/56 + 27/50 = 157/175
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