Add 30/14 and 27/50
1st number: 2 2/14, 2nd number: 27/50
30/14 + 27/50 is 939/350.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
30/14 = 30 × 25/14 × 25 = 750/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
27/50 = 27 × 7/50 × 7 = 189/350 - Add the two like fractions:
750/350 + 189/350 = 750 + 189/350 = 939/350 - So, 30/14 + 27/50 = 939/350
In mixed form: 2239/350
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