Add 14/2 and 4/25
1st number: 7 0/2, 2nd number: 4/25
14/2 + 4/25 is 179/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 25 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 25 = 50,
14/2 = 14 × 25/2 × 25 = 350/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
4/25 = 4 × 2/25 × 2 = 8/50 - Add the two like fractions:
350/50 + 8/50 = 350 + 8/50 = 358/50 - 358/50 simplified gives 179/25
- So, 14/2 + 4/25 = 179/25
In mixed form: 74/25
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