Add 50/35 and 14/30
1st number: 1 15/35, 2nd number: 14/30
50/35 + 14/30 is 199/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
50/35 = 50 × 6/35 × 6 = 300/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
14/30 = 14 × 7/30 × 7 = 98/210 - Add the two like fractions:
300/210 + 98/210 = 300 + 98/210 = 398/210 - 398/210 simplified gives 199/105
- So, 50/35 + 14/30 = 199/105
In mixed form: 194/105
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