Add 10/6 and 14/50
1st number: 1 4/6, 2nd number: 14/50
10/6 + 14/50 is 146/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
10/6 = 10 × 25/6 × 25 = 250/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
14/50 = 14 × 3/50 × 3 = 42/150 - Add the two like fractions:
250/150 + 42/150 = 250 + 42/150 = 292/150 - 292/150 simplified gives 146/75
- So, 10/6 + 14/50 = 146/75
In mixed form: 171/75
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