Add 14/8 and 50/60
1st number: 1 6/8, 2nd number: 50/60
14/8 + 50/60 is 31/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 60 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
14/8 = 14 × 15/8 × 15 = 210/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
50/60 = 50 × 2/60 × 2 = 100/120 - Add the two like fractions:
210/120 + 100/120 = 210 + 100/120 = 310/120 - 310/120 simplified gives 31/12
- So, 14/8 + 50/60 = 31/12
In mixed form: 27/12
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