Add 14/60 and 40/50
14/60 + 40/50 is 31/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 50 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
14/60 = 14 × 5/60 × 5 = 70/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
40/50 = 40 × 6/50 × 6 = 240/300 - Add the two like fractions:
70/300 + 240/300 = 70 + 240/300 = 310/300 - 310/300 simplified gives 31/30
- So, 14/60 + 40/50 = 31/30
In mixed form: 11/30
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