Add 50/28 and 16/20
1st number: 1 22/28, 2nd number: 16/20
50/28 + 16/20 is 181/70.
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,
16/20 = 16 × 7/20 × 7 = 112/140 - Add the two like fractions:
250/140 + 112/140 = 250 + 112/140 = 362/140 - 362/140 simplified gives 181/70
- So, 50/28 + 16/20 = 181/70
In mixed form: 241/70
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