Add 12/50 and 14/7
1st number: 12/50, 2nd number: 2 0/7
12/50 + 14/7 is 56/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 7 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
12/50 = 12 × 7/50 × 7 = 84/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
14/7 = 14 × 50/7 × 50 = 700/350 - Add the two like fractions:
84/350 + 700/350 = 84 + 700/350 = 784/350 - 784/350 simplified gives 56/25
- So, 12/50 + 14/7 = 56/25
In mixed form: 26/25
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