Add 14/50 and 50/90
14/50 + 50/90 is 188/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 90 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
14/50 = 14 × 9/50 × 9 = 126/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
50/90 = 50 × 5/90 × 5 = 250/450 - Add the two like fractions:
126/450 + 250/450 = 126 + 250/450 = 376/450 - 376/450 simplified gives 188/225
- So, 14/50 + 50/90 = 188/225
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