Add 14/35 and 36/50
14/35 + 36/50 is 28/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
14/35 = 14 × 10/35 × 10 = 140/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
36/50 = 36 × 7/50 × 7 = 252/350 - Add the two like fractions:
140/350 + 252/350 = 140 + 252/350 = 392/350 - 392/350 simplified gives 28/25
- So, 14/35 + 36/50 = 28/25
In mixed form: 13/25
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