Add 14/25 and 42/50
14/25 + 42/50 is 7/5.
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,
42/50 = 42 × 1/50 × 1 = 42/50 - Add the two like fractions:
28/50 + 42/50 = 28 + 42/50 = 70/50 - 70/50 simplified gives 7/5
- So, 14/25 + 42/50 = 7/5
In mixed form: 12/5
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