Add 50/80 and 14/25
50/80 + 14/25 is 237/200.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 25 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
50/80 = 50 × 5/80 × 5 = 250/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
14/25 = 14 × 16/25 × 16 = 224/400 - Add the two like fractions:
250/400 + 224/400 = 250 + 224/400 = 474/400 - 474/400 simplified gives 237/200
- So, 50/80 + 14/25 = 237/200
In mixed form: 137/200
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