Add 50/6 and 20/28
1st number: 8 2/6, 2nd number: 20/28
50/6 + 20/28 is 190/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
50/6 = 50 × 14/6 × 14 = 700/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
20/28 = 20 × 3/28 × 3 = 60/84 - Add the two like fractions:
700/84 + 60/84 = 700 + 60/84 = 760/84 - 760/84 simplified gives 190/21
- So, 50/6 + 20/28 = 190/21
In mixed form: 91/21
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