Add 14/50 and 1/12
14/50 + 1/12 is 109/300.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 12 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
14/50 = 14 × 6/50 × 6 = 84/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
1/12 = 1 × 25/12 × 25 = 25/300 - Add the two like fractions:
84/300 + 25/300 = 84 + 25/300 = 109/300 - So, 14/50 + 1/12 = 109/300
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