Add 14/8 and 2/50
1st number: 1 6/8, 2nd number: 2/50
14/8 + 2/50 is 179/100.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 50 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
14/8 = 14 × 25/8 × 25 = 350/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
2/50 = 2 × 4/50 × 4 = 8/200 - Add the two like fractions:
350/200 + 8/200 = 350 + 8/200 = 358/200 - 358/200 simplified gives 179/100
- So, 14/8 + 2/50 = 179/100
In mixed form: 179/100
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