Add 50/10 and 3/14
1st number: 5 0/10, 2nd number: 3/14
50/10 + 3/14 is 73/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 14 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
50/10 = 50 × 7/10 × 7 = 350/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
3/14 = 3 × 5/14 × 5 = 15/70 - Add the two like fractions:
350/70 + 15/70 = 350 + 15/70 = 365/70 - 365/70 simplified gives 73/14
- So, 50/10 + 3/14 = 73/14
In mixed form: 53/14
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