Add 50/60 and 9/14
50/60 + 9/14 is 31/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 14 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
50/60 = 50 × 7/60 × 7 = 350/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 30 = 420,
9/14 = 9 × 30/14 × 30 = 270/420 - Add the two like fractions:
350/420 + 270/420 = 350 + 270/420 = 620/420 - 620/420 simplified gives 31/21
- So, 50/60 + 9/14 = 31/21
In mixed form: 110/21
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