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Add 4/50 and 6/14

4/50 + 6/14 is 89/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    4/50 = 4 × 7/50 × 7 = 28/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
    6/14 = 6 × 25/14 × 25 = 150/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/350 + 150/350 = 28 + 150/350 = 178/350
  5. 178/350 simplified gives 89/175
  6. So, 4/50 + 6/14 = 89/175

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