Add 5/14 and 3/50
5/14 + 3/50 is 73/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
5/14 = 5 × 25/14 × 25 = 125/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
3/50 = 3 × 7/50 × 7 = 21/350 - Add the two like fractions:
125/350 + 21/350 = 125 + 21/350 = 146/350 - 146/350 simplified gives 73/175
- So, 5/14 + 3/50 = 73/175
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