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Add 35/20 and 50/28

1^st number: 1 15/20, 2^nd number: 1 22/28

35/20 + 50/28 is 99/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 28 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
   35/20 = 35 × 7/20 × 7 = 245/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
   50/28 = 50 × 5/28 × 5 = 250/140
4. Add the two like fractions:
   245/140 + 250/140 = 245 + 250/140 = 495/140
5. 495/140 simplified gives 99/28
6. So, 35/20 + 50/28 = 99/28
   In mixed form: 315/28

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