Add 5/14 and 36/50
5/14 + 36/50 is 377/350.
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,
5/14 = 5 × 25/14 × 25 = 125/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
36/50 = 36 × 7/50 × 7 = 252/350 - Add the two like fractions:
125/350 + 252/350 = 125 + 252/350 = 377/350 - So, 5/14 + 36/50 = 377/350
In mixed form: 127/350
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