Add 14/30 and 6/50
14/30 + 6/50 is 44/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
14/30 = 14 × 5/30 × 5 = 70/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
6/50 = 6 × 3/50 × 3 = 18/150 - Add the two like fractions:
70/150 + 18/150 = 70 + 18/150 = 88/150 - 88/150 simplified gives 44/75
- So, 14/30 + 6/50 = 44/75
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