Add 14/50 and 4/36
14/50 + 4/36 is 88/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 36 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
14/50 = 14 × 18/50 × 18 = 252/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
4/36 = 4 × 25/36 × 25 = 100/900 - Add the two like fractions:
252/900 + 100/900 = 252 + 100/900 = 352/900 - 352/900 simplified gives 88/225
- So, 14/50 + 4/36 = 88/225
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