Add 14/50 and 3/20
14/50 + 3/20 is 43/100.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 20 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
14/50 = 14 × 2/50 × 2 = 28/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
3/20 = 3 × 5/20 × 5 = 15/100 - Add the two like fractions:
28/100 + 15/100 = 28 + 15/100 = 43/100 - So, 14/50 + 3/20 = 43/100
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