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Add 20/75 and 14/50

20/75 + 14/50 is 41/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 50 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    20/75 = 20 × 2/75 × 2 = 40/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    14/50 = 14 × 3/50 × 3 = 42/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/150 + 42/150 = 40 + 42/150 = 82/150
  5. 82/150 simplified gives 41/75
  6. So, 20/75 + 14/50 = 41/75

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