Add 20/50 and 14/15
20/50 + 14/15 is 4/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 15 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
20/50 = 20 × 3/50 × 3 = 60/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 10 = 150,
14/15 = 14 × 10/15 × 10 = 140/150 - Add the two like fractions:
60/150 + 140/150 = 60 + 140/150 = 200/150 - 200/150 simplified gives 4/3
- So, 20/50 + 14/15 = 4/3
In mixed form: 11/3
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