Add 4/50 and 14/30
4/50 + 14/30 is 41/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
4/50 = 4 × 3/50 × 3 = 12/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
14/30 = 14 × 5/30 × 5 = 70/150 - Add the two like fractions:
12/150 + 70/150 = 12 + 70/150 = 82/150 - 82/150 simplified gives 41/75
- So, 4/50 + 14/30 = 41/75
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