Add 45/50 and 1/14
45/50 + 1/14 is 34/35.
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,
45/50 = 45 × 7/50 × 7 = 315/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
1/14 = 1 × 25/14 × 25 = 25/350 - Add the two like fractions:
315/350 + 25/350 = 315 + 25/350 = 340/350 - 340/350 simplified gives 34/35
- So, 45/50 + 1/14 = 34/35
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