Add 45/50 and 9/14
45/50 + 9/14 is 54/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 14 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
45/50 = 45 × 7/50 × 7 = 315/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
9/14 = 9 × 25/14 × 25 = 225/350 - Add the two like fractions:
315/350 + 225/350 = 315 + 225/350 = 540/350 - 540/350 simplified gives 54/35
- So, 45/50 + 9/14 = 54/35
In mixed form: 119/35
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