Add 50/14 and 4/36
1st number: 3 8/14, 2nd number: 4/36
50/14 + 4/36 is 232/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 18 = 252,
50/14 = 50 × 18/14 × 18 = 900/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
4/36 = 4 × 7/36 × 7 = 28/252 - Add the two like fractions:
900/252 + 28/252 = 900 + 28/252 = 928/252 - 928/252 simplified gives 232/63
- So, 50/14 + 4/36 = 232/63
In mixed form: 343/63
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