Add 14/6 and 56/50
1st number: 2 2/6, 2nd number: 1 6/50
14/6 + 56/50 is 259/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
14/6 = 14 × 25/6 × 25 = 350/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
56/50 = 56 × 3/50 × 3 = 168/150 - Add the two like fractions:
350/150 + 168/150 = 350 + 168/150 = 518/150 - 518/150 simplified gives 259/75
- So, 14/6 + 56/50 = 259/75
In mixed form: 334/75
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