Add 14/50 and 14/60
14/50 + 14/60 is 77/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 60 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 60 × 5 = 300,
14/60 = 14 × 5/60 × 5 = 70/300 - Add the two like fractions:
84/300 + 70/300 = 84 + 70/300 = 154/300 - 154/300 simplified gives 77/150
- So, 14/50 + 14/60 = 77/150
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