Add 25/50 and 12/14
25/50 + 12/14 is 19/14.
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,
25/50 = 25 × 7/50 × 7 = 175/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
12/14 = 12 × 25/14 × 25 = 300/350 - Add the two like fractions:
175/350 + 300/350 = 175 + 300/350 = 475/350 - 475/350 simplified gives 19/14
- So, 25/50 + 12/14 = 19/14
In mixed form: 15/14
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