Add 14/36 and 9/50
14/36 + 9/50 is 128/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 50 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
14/36 = 14 × 25/36 × 25 = 350/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
9/50 = 9 × 18/50 × 18 = 162/900 - Add the two like fractions:
350/900 + 162/900 = 350 + 162/900 = 512/900 - 512/900 simplified gives 128/225
- So, 14/36 + 9/50 = 128/225
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