Add 10/50 and 2/14
10/50 + 2/14 is 12/35.
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,
10/50 = 10 × 7/50 × 7 = 70/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
2/14 = 2 × 25/14 × 25 = 50/350 - Add the two like fractions:
70/350 + 50/350 = 70 + 50/350 = 120/350 - 120/350 simplified gives 12/35
- So, 10/50 + 2/14 = 12/35
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