Add 14/7 and 7/50
1st number: 2 0/7, 2nd number: 7/50
14/7 + 7/50 is 107/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
14/7 = 14 × 50/7 × 50 = 700/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
7/50 = 7 × 7/50 × 7 = 49/350 - Add the two like fractions:
700/350 + 49/350 = 700 + 49/350 = 749/350 - 749/350 simplified gives 107/50
- So, 14/7 + 7/50 = 107/50
In mixed form: 27/50
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