Add 45/50 and 4/14
45/50 + 4/14 is 83/70.
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,
4/14 = 4 × 25/14 × 25 = 100/350 - Add the two like fractions:
315/350 + 100/350 = 315 + 100/350 = 415/350 - 415/350 simplified gives 83/70
- So, 45/50 + 4/14 = 83/70
In mixed form: 113/70
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