Add 9/14 and 20/50
9/14 + 20/50 is 73/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
9/14 = 9 × 25/14 × 25 = 225/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
20/50 = 20 × 7/50 × 7 = 140/350 - Add the two like fractions:
225/350 + 140/350 = 225 + 140/350 = 365/350 - 365/350 simplified gives 73/70
- So, 9/14 + 20/50 = 73/70
In mixed form: 13/70
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