Add 50/28 and 12/20
1st number: 1 22/28, 2nd number: 12/20
50/28 + 12/20 is 167/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
50/28 = 50 × 5/28 × 5 = 250/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
12/20 = 12 × 7/20 × 7 = 84/140 - Add the two like fractions:
250/140 + 84/140 = 250 + 84/140 = 334/140 - 334/140 simplified gives 167/70
- So, 50/28 + 12/20 = 167/70
In mixed form: 227/70
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