Add 32/14 and 45/50
1st number: 2 4/14, 2nd number: 45/50
32/14 + 45/50 is 223/70.
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,
32/14 = 32 × 25/14 × 25 = 800/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
45/50 = 45 × 7/50 × 7 = 315/350 - Add the two like fractions:
800/350 + 315/350 = 800 + 315/350 = 1115/350 - 1115/350 simplified gives 223/70
- So, 32/14 + 45/50 = 223/70
In mixed form: 313/70
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