Add 14/25 and 14/50
14/25 + 14/50 is 21/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 50 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
14/25 = 14 × 2/25 × 2 = 28/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
14/50 = 14 × 1/50 × 1 = 14/50 - Add the two like fractions:
28/50 + 14/50 = 28 + 14/50 = 42/50 - 42/50 simplified gives 21/25
- So, 14/25 + 14/50 = 21/25
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