Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 30/50 and 2/14

30/50 + 2/14 is 26/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    30/50 = 30 × 7/50 × 7 = 210/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
    2/14 = 2 × 25/14 × 25 = 50/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/350 + 50/350 = 210 + 50/350 = 260/350
  5. 260/350 simplified gives 26/35
  6. So, 30/50 + 2/14 = 26/35

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com