Add 50/14 and 1/10
1st number: 3 8/14, 2nd number: 1/10
50/14 + 1/10 is 257/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 10 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
50/14 = 50 × 5/14 × 5 = 250/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
1/10 = 1 × 7/10 × 7 = 7/70 - Add the two like fractions:
250/70 + 7/70 = 250 + 7/70 = 257/70 - So, 50/14 + 1/10 = 257/70
In mixed form: 347/70
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