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Add 54/50 and 20/28

1st number: 1 4/50, 2nd number: 20/28

54/50 + 20/28 is 314/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 28 is 700

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
    54/50 = 54 × 14/50 × 14 = 756/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
    20/28 = 20 × 25/28 × 25 = 500/700
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    756/700 + 500/700 = 756 + 500/700 = 1256/700
  5. 1256/700 simplified gives 314/175
  6. So, 54/50 + 20/28 = 314/175
    In mixed form: 1139/175

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