Add 14/50 and 25/70
14/50 + 25/70 is 223/350.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 70 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
14/50 = 14 × 7/50 × 7 = 98/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
25/70 = 25 × 5/70 × 5 = 125/350 - Add the two like fractions:
98/350 + 125/350 = 98 + 125/350 = 223/350 - So, 14/50 + 25/70 = 223/350
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