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Add 50/56 and 7/20

50/56 + 7/20 is 87/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 20 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    50/56 = 50 × 5/56 × 5 = 250/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
    7/20 = 7 × 14/20 × 14 = 98/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/280 + 98/280 = 250 + 98/280 = 348/280
  5. 348/280 simplified gives 87/70
  6. So, 50/56 + 7/20 = 87/70
    In mixed form: 117/70

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