Add 50/30 and 14/40, Solve 1 20/30 + 14/40 as a fraction

Add 50/30 and 14/40

1^st number: 1 20/30, 2^nd number: 14/40

50/30 + 14/40 is 121/60.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 40 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
50/30 = 50 × 4/30 × 4 = 200/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
14/40 = 14 × 3/40 × 3 = 42/120
Add the two like fractions:
200/120 + 42/120 = 200 + 42/120 = 242/120
242/120 simplified gives 121/60
So, 50/30 + 14/40 = 121/60
In mixed form: 21/60

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