Add 50/30 and 14/49, Solve 1 20/30 + 14/49 as a fraction

Add 50/30 and 14/49

1^st number: 1 20/30, 2^nd number: 14/49

50/30 + 14/49 is 41/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 49 is 1470

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
50/30 = 50 × 49/30 × 49 = 2450/1470
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
14/49 = 14 × 30/49 × 30 = 420/1470
Add the two like fractions:
2450/1470 + 420/1470 = 2450 + 420/1470 = 2870/1470
2870/1470 simplified gives 41/21
So, 50/30 + 14/49 = 41/21
In mixed form: 120/21

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