Add 50/14 and 27/20
1st number: 3 8/14, 2nd number: 1 7/20
50/14 + 27/20 is 689/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 10 = 140,
50/14 = 50 × 10/14 × 10 = 500/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
27/20 = 27 × 7/20 × 7 = 189/140 - Add the two like fractions:
500/140 + 189/140 = 500 + 189/140 = 689/140 - So, 50/14 + 27/20 = 689/140
In mixed form: 4129/140
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