Add 14/3 and 7/50
1st number: 4 2/3, 2nd number: 7/50
14/3 + 7/50 is 721/150.
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,
7/50 = 7 × 3/50 × 3 = 21/150 - Add the two like fractions:
700/150 + 21/150 = 700 + 21/150 = 721/150 - So, 14/3 + 7/50 = 721/150
In mixed form: 4121/150
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