Add 50/45 and 4/14
1st number: 1 5/45, 2nd number: 4/14
50/45 + 4/14 is 88/63.
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,
4/14 = 4 × 45/14 × 45 = 180/630 - Add the two like fractions:
700/630 + 180/630 = 700 + 180/630 = 880/630 - 880/630 simplified gives 88/63
- So, 50/45 + 4/14 = 88/63
In mixed form: 125/63
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