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Add 54/20 and 40/50

1st number: 2 14/20, 2nd number: 40/50

54/20 + 40/50 is 7/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 50 is 100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
    54/20 = 54 × 5/20 × 5 = 270/100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
    40/50 = 40 × 2/50 × 2 = 80/100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/100 + 80/100 = 270 + 80/100 = 350/100
  5. 350/100 simplified gives 7/2
  6. So, 54/20 + 40/50 = 7/2
    In mixed form: 31/2

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