Add 20/14 and 8/50
1st number: 1 6/14, 2nd number: 8/50
20/14 + 8/50 is 278/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
20/14 = 20 × 25/14 × 25 = 500/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
8/50 = 8 × 7/50 × 7 = 56/350 - Add the two like fractions:
500/350 + 56/350 = 500 + 56/350 = 556/350 - 556/350 simplified gives 278/175
- So, 20/14 + 8/50 = 278/175
In mixed form: 1103/175
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