Add 35/14 and 12/50
1st number: 2 7/14, 2nd number: 12/50
35/14 + 12/50 is 137/50.
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,
35/14 = 35 × 25/14 × 25 = 875/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
12/50 = 12 × 7/50 × 7 = 84/350 - Add the two like fractions:
875/350 + 84/350 = 875 + 84/350 = 959/350 - 959/350 simplified gives 137/50
- So, 35/14 + 12/50 = 137/50
In mixed form: 237/50
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