Add 3/14 and 50/75
3/14 + 50/75 is 37/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 75 is 1050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 75 = 1050,
3/14 = 3 × 75/14 × 75 = 225/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 14 = 1050,
50/75 = 50 × 14/75 × 14 = 700/1050 - Add the two like fractions:
225/1050 + 700/1050 = 225 + 700/1050 = 925/1050 - 925/1050 simplified gives 37/42
- So, 3/14 + 50/75 = 37/42
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 6/14+50/75 3/28+50/75 9/14+50/75 3/42+50/75 15/14+50/75 3/70+50/75 21/14+50/75 3/98+50/75