Add 14/7 and 10/50
1st number: 2 0/7, 2nd number: 10/50
14/7 + 10/50 is 11/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
14/7 = 14 × 50/7 × 50 = 700/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
10/50 = 10 × 7/50 × 7 = 70/350 - Add the two like fractions:
700/350 + 70/350 = 700 + 70/350 = 770/350 - 770/350 simplified gives 11/5
- So, 14/7 + 10/50 = 11/5
In mixed form: 21/5
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