Add 18/14 and 49/50
1st number: 1 4/14, 2nd number: 49/50
18/14 + 49/50 is 793/350.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
18/14 = 18 × 25/14 × 25 = 450/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
49/50 = 49 × 7/50 × 7 = 343/350 - Add the two like fractions:
450/350 + 343/350 = 450 + 343/350 = 793/350 - So, 18/14 + 49/50 = 793/350
In mixed form: 293/350
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