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Add 14/8 and 20/50

1st number: 1 6/8, 2nd number: 20/50

14/8 + 20/50 is 43/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 50 is 200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
    14/8 = 14 × 25/8 × 25 = 350/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
    20/50 = 20 × 4/50 × 4 = 80/200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/200 + 80/200 = 350 + 80/200 = 430/200
  5. 430/200 simplified gives 43/20
  6. So, 14/8 + 20/50 = 43/20
    In mixed form: 23/20

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