Add 50/7 and 9/20
1st number: 7 1/7, 2nd number: 9/20
50/7 + 9/20 is 1063/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
50/7 = 50 × 20/7 × 20 = 1000/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
9/20 = 9 × 7/20 × 7 = 63/140 - Add the two like fractions:
1000/140 + 63/140 = 1000 + 63/140 = 1063/140 - So, 50/7 + 9/20 = 1063/140
In mixed form: 783/140
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