Add 50/30 and 4/14
1st number: 1 20/30, 2nd number: 4/14
50/30 + 4/14 is 41/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
4/14 = 4 × 15/14 × 15 = 60/210 - Add the two like fractions:
350/210 + 60/210 = 350 + 60/210 = 410/210 - 410/210 simplified gives 41/21
- So, 50/30 + 4/14 = 41/21
In mixed form: 120/21
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