Add 50/14 and 2/15
1st number: 3 8/14, 2nd number: 2/15
50/14 + 2/15 is 389/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 15 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
50/14 = 50 × 15/14 × 15 = 750/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
2/15 = 2 × 14/15 × 14 = 28/210 - Add the two like fractions:
750/210 + 28/210 = 750 + 28/210 = 778/210 - 778/210 simplified gives 389/105
- So, 50/14 + 2/15 = 389/105
In mixed form: 374/105
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