Add 20/56 and 49/50
20/56 + 49/50 is 234/175.
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,
49/50 = 49 × 28/50 × 28 = 1372/1400 - Add the two like fractions:
500/1400 + 1372/1400 = 500 + 1372/1400 = 1872/1400 - 1872/1400 simplified gives 234/175
- So, 20/56 + 49/50 = 234/175
In mixed form: 159/175
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