Add 15/50 and 4/14
15/50 + 4/14 is 41/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 14 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
15/50 = 15 × 7/50 × 7 = 105/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
4/14 = 4 × 25/14 × 25 = 100/350 - Add the two like fractions:
105/350 + 100/350 = 105 + 100/350 = 205/350 - 205/350 simplified gives 41/70
- So, 15/50 + 4/14 = 41/70
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