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Add 50/18 and 20/28

1st number: 2 14/18, 2nd number: 20/28

50/18 + 20/28 is 220/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 28 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
    50/18 = 50 × 14/18 × 14 = 700/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
    20/28 = 20 × 9/28 × 9 = 180/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/252 + 180/252 = 700 + 180/252 = 880/252
  5. 880/252 simplified gives 220/63
  6. So, 50/18 + 20/28 = 220/63
    In mixed form: 331/63

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