Add 36/50 and 10/14
36/50 + 10/14 is 251/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
36/50 = 36 × 7/50 × 7 = 252/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
10/14 = 10 × 25/14 × 25 = 250/350 - Add the two like fractions:
252/350 + 250/350 = 252 + 250/350 = 502/350 - 502/350 simplified gives 251/175
- So, 36/50 + 10/14 = 251/175
In mixed form: 176/175
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