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Add 24/14 and 14/50

1st number: 1 10/14, 2nd number: 14/50

24/14 + 14/50 is 349/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
    24/14 = 24 × 25/14 × 25 = 600/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    14/50 = 14 × 7/50 × 7 = 98/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/350 + 98/350 = 600 + 98/350 = 698/350
  5. 698/350 simplified gives 349/175
  6. So, 24/14 + 14/50 = 349/175
    In mixed form: 1174/175

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