Add 1/50 and 14/7
1st number: 1/50, 2nd number: 2 0/7
1/50 + 14/7 is 101/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 7 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
1/50 = 1 × 7/50 × 7 = 7/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
14/7 = 14 × 50/7 × 50 = 700/350 - Add the two like fractions:
7/350 + 700/350 = 7 + 700/350 = 707/350 - 707/350 simplified gives 101/50
- So, 1/50 + 14/7 = 101/50
In mixed form: 21/50
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