Add 14/75 and 42/50
14/75 + 42/50 is 77/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
14/75 = 14 × 2/75 × 2 = 28/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
42/50 = 42 × 3/50 × 3 = 126/150 - Add the two like fractions:
28/150 + 126/150 = 28 + 126/150 = 154/150 - 154/150 simplified gives 77/75
- So, 14/75 + 42/50 = 77/75
In mixed form: 12/75
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