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Add 20/14 and 50/3

1st number: 1 6/14, 2nd number: 16 2/3

20/14 + 50/3 is 380/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 3 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
    20/14 = 20 × 3/14 × 3 = 60/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
    50/3 = 50 × 14/3 × 14 = 700/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/42 + 700/42 = 60 + 700/42 = 760/42
  5. 760/42 simplified gives 380/21
  6. So, 20/14 + 50/3 = 380/21
    In mixed form: 182/21

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