Add 14/28 and 10/50
14/28 + 10/50 is 7/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 50 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
14/28 = 14 × 25/28 × 25 = 350/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
10/50 = 10 × 14/50 × 14 = 140/700 - Add the two like fractions:
350/700 + 140/700 = 350 + 140/700 = 490/700 - 490/700 simplified gives 7/10
- So, 14/28 + 10/50 = 7/10
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