Add 14/20 and 7/50
14/20 + 7/50 is 21/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 50 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
14/20 = 14 × 5/20 × 5 = 70/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
7/50 = 7 × 2/50 × 2 = 14/100 - Add the two like fractions:
70/100 + 14/100 = 70 + 14/100 = 84/100 - 84/100 simplified gives 21/25
- So, 14/20 + 7/50 = 21/25
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