Add 14/9 and 7/50
1st number: 1 5/9, 2nd number: 7/50
14/9 + 7/50 is 763/450.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
14/9 = 14 × 50/9 × 50 = 700/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
7/50 = 7 × 9/50 × 9 = 63/450 - Add the two like fractions:
700/450 + 63/450 = 700 + 63/450 = 763/450 - So, 14/9 + 7/50 = 763/450
In mixed form: 1313/450
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