Add 14/50 and 30/35
14/50 + 30/35 is 199/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 35 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 35 × 10 = 350,
30/35 = 30 × 10/35 × 10 = 300/350 - Add the two like fractions:
98/350 + 300/350 = 98 + 300/350 = 398/350 - 398/350 simplified gives 199/175
- So, 14/50 + 30/35 = 199/175
In mixed form: 124/175
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