Add 2/14 and 56/50
1st number: 2/14, 2nd number: 1 6/50
2/14 + 56/50 is 221/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
2/14 = 2 × 25/14 × 25 = 50/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
56/50 = 56 × 7/50 × 7 = 392/350 - Add the two like fractions:
50/350 + 392/350 = 50 + 392/350 = 442/350 - 442/350 simplified gives 221/175
- So, 2/14 + 56/50 = 221/175
In mixed form: 146/175
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