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Add 5/14 and 50/60

5/14 + 50/60 is 25/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 60 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 30 = 420,
    5/14 = 5 × 30/14 × 30 = 150/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    50/60 = 50 × 7/60 × 7 = 350/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/420 + 350/420 = 150 + 350/420 = 500/420
  5. 500/420 simplified gives 25/21
  6. So, 5/14 + 50/60 = 25/21
    In mixed form: 14/21

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