Add 50/45 and 15/14
1st number: 1 5/45, 2nd number: 1 1/14
50/45 + 15/14 is 275/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 14 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
50/45 = 50 × 14/45 × 14 = 700/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
15/14 = 15 × 45/14 × 45 = 675/630 - Add the two like fractions:
700/630 + 675/630 = 700 + 675/630 = 1375/630 - 1375/630 simplified gives 275/126
- So, 50/45 + 15/14 = 275/126
In mixed form: 223/126
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