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Add 50/20 and 30/35

1st number: 2 10/20, 2nd number: 30/35

50/20 + 30/35 is 47/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 35 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
    50/20 = 50 × 7/20 × 7 = 350/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
    30/35 = 30 × 4/35 × 4 = 120/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/140 + 120/140 = 350 + 120/140 = 470/140
  5. 470/140 simplified gives 47/14
  6. So, 50/20 + 30/35 = 47/14
    In mixed form: 35/14

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