Add 50/30 and 10/14, Solve 1 20/30 + 10/14 as a fraction

Add 50/30 and 10/14

1^st number: 1 20/30, 2^nd number: 10/14

50/30 + 10/14 is 50/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 14 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
50/30 = 50 × 7/30 × 7 = 350/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
10/14 = 10 × 15/14 × 15 = 150/210
Add the two like fractions:
350/210 + 150/210 = 350 + 150/210 = 500/210
500/210 simplified gives 50/21
So, 50/30 + 10/14 = 50/21
In mixed form: 28/21

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