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Add 50/28 and 20/6

1st number: 1 22/28, 2nd number: 3 2/6

50/28 + 20/6 is 215/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 6 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    50/28 = 50 × 3/28 × 3 = 150/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
    20/6 = 20 × 14/6 × 14 = 280/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/84 + 280/84 = 150 + 280/84 = 430/84
  5. 430/84 simplified gives 215/42
  6. So, 50/28 + 20/6 = 215/42
    In mixed form: 55/42

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