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Add 20/56 and 42/50

20/56 + 42/50 is 419/350.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
    20/56 = 20 × 25/56 × 25 = 500/1400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
    42/50 = 42 × 28/50 × 28 = 1176/1400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    500/1400 + 1176/1400 = 500 + 1176/1400 = 1676/1400
  5. 1676/1400 simplified gives 419/350
  6. So, 20/56 + 42/50 = 419/350
    In mixed form: 169/350

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