Add 2/14 and 21/50
2/14 + 21/50 is 197/350.
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,
2/14 = 2 × 25/14 × 25 = 50/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
21/50 = 21 × 7/50 × 7 = 147/350 - Add the two like fractions:
50/350 + 147/350 = 50 + 147/350 = 197/350 - So, 2/14 + 21/50 = 197/350
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