Add 50/14 and 2/50
1st number: 3 8/14, 2nd number: 2/50
50/14 + 2/50 is 632/175.
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,
50/14 = 50 × 25/14 × 25 = 1250/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
2/50 = 2 × 7/50 × 7 = 14/350 - Add the two like fractions:
1250/350 + 14/350 = 1250 + 14/350 = 1264/350 - 1264/350 simplified gives 632/175
- So, 50/14 + 2/50 = 632/175
In mixed form: 3107/175
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