Add 50/35 and 14/54
1st number: 1 15/35, 2nd number: 14/54
50/35 + 14/54 is 319/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 54 is 1890
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
50/35 = 50 × 54/35 × 54 = 2700/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
14/54 = 14 × 35/54 × 35 = 490/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
2700/1890 + 490/1890 = 2700 + 490/1890 = 3190/1890 - 3190/1890 simplified gives 319/189
- So, 50/35 + 14/54 = 319/189
In mixed form: 1130/189
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