Add 12/14 and 72/50
1st number: 12/14, 2nd number: 1 22/50
12/14 + 72/50 is 402/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
12/14 = 12 × 25/14 × 25 = 300/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
72/50 = 72 × 7/50 × 7 = 504/350 - Add the two like fractions:
300/350 + 504/350 = 300 + 504/350 = 804/350 - 804/350 simplified gives 402/175
- So, 12/14 + 72/50 = 402/175
In mixed form: 252/175
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