Add 14/50 and 14/98
14/50 + 14/98 is 74/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 98 is 2450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
14/50 = 14 × 49/50 × 49 = 686/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
14/98 = 14 × 25/98 × 25 = 350/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
686/2450 + 350/2450 = 686 + 350/2450 = 1036/2450 - 1036/2450 simplified gives 74/175
- So, 14/50 + 14/98 = 74/175
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