Add 14/24 and 50/20
1st number: 14/24, 2nd number: 2 10/20
14/24 + 50/20 is 37/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 20 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
14/24 = 14 × 5/24 × 5 = 70/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
50/20 = 50 × 6/20 × 6 = 300/120 - Add the two like fractions:
70/120 + 300/120 = 70 + 300/120 = 370/120 - 370/120 simplified gives 37/12
- So, 14/24 + 50/20 = 37/12
In mixed form: 31/12
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