Add 14/28 and 30/50
14/28 + 30/50 is 11/10.
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,
30/50 = 30 × 14/50 × 14 = 420/700 - Add the two like fractions:
350/700 + 420/700 = 350 + 420/700 = 770/700 - 770/700 simplified gives 11/10
- So, 14/28 + 30/50 = 11/10
In mixed form: 11/10
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