Add 20/14 and 7/50
1st number: 1 6/14, 2nd number: 7/50
20/14 + 7/50 is 549/350.
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,
20/14 = 20 × 25/14 × 25 = 500/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
7/50 = 7 × 7/50 × 7 = 49/350 - Add the two like fractions:
500/350 + 49/350 = 500 + 49/350 = 549/350 - So, 20/14 + 7/50 = 549/350
In mixed form: 1199/350
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