Add 24/28 and 14/50
24/28 + 14/50 is 199/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 50 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
24/28 = 24 × 25/28 × 25 = 600/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
14/50 = 14 × 14/50 × 14 = 196/700 - Add the two like fractions:
600/700 + 196/700 = 600 + 196/700 = 796/700 - 796/700 simplified gives 199/175
- So, 24/28 + 14/50 = 199/175
In mixed form: 124/175
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