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Add 20/14 and 5/50

1st number: 1 6/14, 2nd number: 5/50

20/14 + 5/50 is 107/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 50 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
    20/14 = 20 × 25/14 × 25 = 500/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    5/50 = 5 × 7/50 × 7 = 35/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    500/350 + 35/350 = 500 + 35/350 = 535/350
  5. 535/350 simplified gives 107/70
  6. So, 20/14 + 5/50 = 107/70
    In mixed form: 137/70

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