Add 14/50 and 10/16
14/50 + 10/16 is 181/200.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 16 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
14/50 = 14 × 8/50 × 8 = 112/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
10/16 = 10 × 25/16 × 25 = 250/400 - Add the two like fractions:
112/400 + 250/400 = 112 + 250/400 = 362/400 - 362/400 simplified gives 181/200
- So, 14/50 + 10/16 = 181/200
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