Add 12/14 and 20/50
12/14 + 20/50 is 44/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
12/14 = 12 × 25/14 × 25 = 300/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
20/50 = 20 × 7/50 × 7 = 140/350 - Add the two like fractions:
300/350 + 140/350 = 300 + 140/350 = 440/350 - 440/350 simplified gives 44/35
- So, 12/14 + 20/50 = 44/35
In mixed form: 19/35
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