Add 50/25 and 14/60
1st number: 2 0/25, 2nd number: 14/60
50/25 + 14/60 is 67/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 60 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
50/25 = 50 × 12/25 × 12 = 600/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
14/60 = 14 × 5/60 × 5 = 70/300 - Add the two like fractions:
600/300 + 70/300 = 600 + 70/300 = 670/300 - 670/300 simplified gives 67/30
- So, 50/25 + 14/60 = 67/30
In mixed form: 27/30
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