Add 28/49 and 14/50
28/49 + 14/50 is 149/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 50 is 2450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
28/49 = 28 × 50/49 × 50 = 1400/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
14/50 = 14 × 49/50 × 49 = 686/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
1400/2450 + 686/2450 = 1400 + 686/2450 = 2086/2450 - 2086/2450 simplified gives 149/175
- So, 28/49 + 14/50 = 149/175
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