Add 6/50 and 12/14
6/50 + 12/14 is 171/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 14 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
6/50 = 6 × 7/50 × 7 = 42/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
12/14 = 12 × 25/14 × 25 = 300/350 - Add the two like fractions:
42/350 + 300/350 = 42 + 300/350 = 342/350 - 342/350 simplified gives 171/175
- So, 6/50 + 12/14 = 171/175
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