Add 49/50 and 1/14
49/50 + 1/14 is 184/175.
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,
49/50 = 49 × 7/50 × 7 = 343/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
1/14 = 1 × 25/14 × 25 = 25/350 - Add the two like fractions:
343/350 + 25/350 = 343 + 25/350 = 368/350 - 368/350 simplified gives 184/175
- So, 49/50 + 1/14 = 184/175
In mixed form: 19/175
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