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
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
50/28 = 50 × 3/28 × 3 = 150/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
20/6 = 20 × 14/6 × 14 = 280/84 - Add the two like fractions:
150/84 + 280/84 = 150 + 280/84 = 430/84 - 430/84 simplified gives 215/42
- So, 50/28 + 20/6 = 215/42
In mixed form: 55/42
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