Add 14/50 and 12/81
14/50 + 12/81 is 289/675.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 81 is 4050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4050 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 81 = 4050,
14/50 = 14 × 81/50 × 81 = 1134/4050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 50 = 4050,
12/81 = 12 × 50/81 × 50 = 600/4050 - Add the two like fractions:
1134/4050 + 600/4050 = 1134 + 600/4050 = 1734/4050 - 1734/4050 simplified gives 289/675
- So, 14/50 + 12/81 = 289/675
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