Add 6/14 and 15/50
6/14 + 15/50 is 51/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
6/14 = 6 × 25/14 × 25 = 150/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
15/50 = 15 × 7/50 × 7 = 105/350 - Add the two like fractions:
150/350 + 105/350 = 150 + 105/350 = 255/350 - 255/350 simplified gives 51/70
- So, 6/14 + 15/50 = 51/70
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