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Add 20/50 and 14/40

20/50 + 14/40 is 3/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 40 is 200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
    20/50 = 20 × 4/50 × 4 = 80/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
    14/40 = 14 × 5/40 × 5 = 70/200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/200 + 70/200 = 80 + 70/200 = 150/200
  5. 150/200 simplified gives 3/4
  6. So, 20/50 + 14/40 = 3/4

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