Add 14/3 and 6/50
1st number: 4 2/3, 2nd number: 6/50
14/3 + 6/50 is 359/75.
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,
14/3 = 14 × 50/3 × 50 = 700/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
6/50 = 6 × 3/50 × 3 = 18/150 - Add the two like fractions:
700/150 + 18/150 = 700 + 18/150 = 718/150 - 718/150 simplified gives 359/75
- So, 14/3 + 6/50 = 359/75
In mixed form: 459/75
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