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Add 50/20 and 28/8

1^st number: 2 10/20, 2^nd number: 3 4/8

50/20 + 28/8 is 6/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 8 is 40
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 2 = 40,
   50/20 = 50 × 2/20 × 2 = 100/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
   28/8 = 28 × 5/8 × 5 = 140/40
4. Add the two like fractions:
   100/40 + 140/40 = 100 + 140/40 = 240/40
5. 240/40 simplified gives 6/1
6. So, 50/20 + 28/8 = 6/1

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