Add 14/50 and 1/30
14/50 + 1/30 is 47/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
14/50 = 14 × 3/50 × 3 = 42/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
1/30 = 1 × 5/30 × 5 = 5/150 - Add the two like fractions:
42/150 + 5/150 = 42 + 5/150 = 47/150 - So, 14/50 + 1/30 = 47/150
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