Add 4/7 and 20/50
4/7 + 20/50 is 34/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
4/7 = 4 × 50/7 × 50 = 200/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
20/50 = 20 × 7/50 × 7 = 140/350 - Add the two like fractions:
200/350 + 140/350 = 200 + 140/350 = 340/350 - 340/350 simplified gives 34/35
- So, 4/7 + 20/50 = 34/35
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