Add 12/28 and 14/50
12/28 + 14/50 is 124/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 50 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
12/28 = 12 × 25/28 × 25 = 300/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
14/50 = 14 × 14/50 × 14 = 196/700 - Add the two like fractions:
300/700 + 196/700 = 300 + 196/700 = 496/700 - 496/700 simplified gives 124/175
- So, 12/28 + 14/50 = 124/175
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