Add 14/50 and 42/54
14/50 + 42/54 is 238/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 54 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
14/50 = 14 × 27/50 × 27 = 378/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
42/54 = 42 × 25/54 × 25 = 1050/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
378/1350 + 1050/1350 = 378 + 1050/1350 = 1428/1350 - 1428/1350 simplified gives 238/225
- So, 14/50 + 42/54 = 238/225
In mixed form: 113/225
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