Add 4/12 and 14/50
4/12 + 14/50 is 46/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 50 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
4/12 = 4 × 25/12 × 25 = 100/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
14/50 = 14 × 6/50 × 6 = 84/300 - Add the two like fractions:
100/300 + 84/300 = 100 + 84/300 = 184/300 - 184/300 simplified gives 46/75
- So, 4/12 + 14/50 = 46/75
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 8/12+14/50 4/12+28/50 4/24+14/50 4/12+42/50 4/36+14/50 20/12+14/50 4/12+70/50 4/60+14/50 28/12+14/50 4/12+98/50 4/84+14/50