Add 14/25 and 50/90
14/25 + 50/90 is 251/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 90 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
14/25 = 14 × 18/25 × 18 = 252/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
50/90 = 50 × 5/90 × 5 = 250/450 - Add the two like fractions:
252/450 + 250/450 = 252 + 250/450 = 502/450 - 502/450 simplified gives 251/225
- So, 14/25 + 50/90 = 251/225
In mixed form: 126/225
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