Add 6/50 and 14/28
6/50 + 14/28 is 31/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 28 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
6/50 = 6 × 14/50 × 14 = 84/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
14/28 = 14 × 25/28 × 25 = 350/700 - Add the two like fractions:
84/700 + 350/700 = 84 + 350/700 = 434/700 - 434/700 simplified gives 31/50
- So, 6/50 + 14/28 = 31/50
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