Add 1/50 and 14/6
1st number: 1/50, 2nd number: 2 2/6
1/50 + 14/6 is 353/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 6 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
1/50 = 1 × 3/50 × 3 = 3/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
14/6 = 14 × 25/6 × 25 = 350/150 - Add the two like fractions:
3/150 + 350/150 = 3 + 350/150 = 353/150 - So, 1/50 + 14/6 = 353/150
In mixed form: 253/150
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