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Add 20/50 and 54/14

1^st number: 20/50, 2^nd number: 3 12/14

20/50 + 54/14 is 149/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 14 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
   20/50 = 20 × 7/50 × 7 = 140/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
   54/14 = 54 × 25/14 × 25 = 1350/350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   140/350 + 1350/350 = 140 + 1350/350 = 1490/350
5. 1490/350 simplified gives 149/35
6. So, 20/50 + 54/14 = 149/35
   In mixed form: 49/35

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