Add 10/50 and 5/14
10/50 + 5/14 is 39/70.
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,
5/14 = 5 × 25/14 × 25 = 125/350 - Add the two like fractions:
70/350 + 125/350 = 70 + 125/350 = 195/350 - 195/350 simplified gives 39/70
- So, 10/50 + 5/14 = 39/70
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