Add 50/20 and 75/28
1st number: 2 10/20, 2nd number: 2 19/28
50/20 + 75/28 is 145/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
50/20 = 50 × 7/20 × 7 = 350/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
75/28 = 75 × 5/28 × 5 = 375/140 - Add the two like fractions:
350/140 + 375/140 = 350 + 375/140 = 725/140 - 725/140 simplified gives 145/28
- So, 50/20 + 75/28 = 145/28
In mixed form: 55/28
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