Add 14/70 and 6/50
14/70 + 6/50 is 8/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
14/70 = 14 × 5/70 × 5 = 70/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
6/50 = 6 × 7/50 × 7 = 42/350 - Add the two like fractions:
70/350 + 42/350 = 70 + 42/350 = 112/350 - 112/350 simplified gives 8/25
- So, 14/70 + 6/50 = 8/25
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