Add 50/14 and 50/45
1st number: 3 8/14, 2nd number: 1 5/45
50/14 + 50/45 is 295/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 45 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
50/14 = 50 × 45/14 × 45 = 2250/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
50/45 = 50 × 14/45 × 14 = 700/630 - Add the two like fractions:
2250/630 + 700/630 = 2250 + 700/630 = 2950/630 - 2950/630 simplified gives 295/63
- So, 50/14 + 50/45 = 295/63
In mixed form: 443/63
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