Add 20/7 and 50/20
1st number: 2 6/7, 2nd number: 2 10/20
20/7 + 50/20 is 75/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
20/7 = 20 × 20/7 × 20 = 400/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
50/20 = 50 × 7/20 × 7 = 350/140 - Add the two like fractions:
400/140 + 350/140 = 400 + 350/140 = 750/140 - 750/140 simplified gives 75/14
- So, 20/7 + 50/20 = 75/14
In mixed form: 55/14
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