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Add 50/56 and 20/30

50/56 + 20/30 is 131/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 30 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
    50/56 = 50 × 15/56 × 15 = 750/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
    20/30 = 20 × 28/30 × 28 = 560/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    750/840 + 560/840 = 750 + 560/840 = 1310/840
  5. 1310/840 simplified gives 131/84
  6. So, 50/56 + 20/30 = 131/84
    In mixed form: 147/84

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