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Add 1/6 and 14/50

1/6 + 14/50 is 67/150.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 50 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    1/6 = 1 × 25/6 × 25 = 25/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    14/50 = 14 × 3/50 × 3 = 42/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    25/150 + 42/150 = 25 + 42/150 = 67/150
  5. So, 1/6 + 14/50 = 67/150

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