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Add 27/50 and 14/20

27/50 + 14/20 is 31/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 20 is 100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
    27/50 = 27 × 2/50 × 2 = 54/100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
    14/20 = 14 × 5/20 × 5 = 70/100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/100 + 70/100 = 54 + 70/100 = 124/100
  5. 124/100 simplified gives 31/25
  6. So, 27/50 + 14/20 = 31/25
    In mixed form: 16/25

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