Add 1/3 and 14/50
1/3 + 14/50 is 46/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
1/3 = 1 × 50/3 × 50 = 50/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
14/50 = 14 × 3/50 × 3 = 42/150 - Add the two like fractions:
50/150 + 42/150 = 50 + 42/150 = 92/150 - 92/150 simplified gives 46/75
- So, 1/3 + 14/50 = 46/75
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