Add 12/7 and 20/50
1st number: 1 5/7, 2nd number: 20/50
12/7 + 20/50 is 74/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
12/7 = 12 × 50/7 × 50 = 600/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
20/50 = 20 × 7/50 × 7 = 140/350 - Add the two like fractions:
600/350 + 140/350 = 600 + 140/350 = 740/350 - 740/350 simplified gives 74/35
- So, 12/7 + 20/50 = 74/35
In mixed form: 24/35
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