Add 14/18 and 12/50
14/18 + 12/50 is 229/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
14/18 = 14 × 25/18 × 25 = 350/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
12/50 = 12 × 9/50 × 9 = 108/450 - Add the two like fractions:
350/450 + 108/450 = 350 + 108/450 = 458/450 - 458/450 simplified gives 229/225
- So, 14/18 + 12/50 = 229/225
In mixed form: 14/225
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