Add 6/50 and 27/14
1st number: 6/50, 2nd number: 1 13/14
6/50 + 27/14 is 717/350.
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,
27/14 = 27 × 25/14 × 25 = 675/350 - Add the two like fractions:
42/350 + 675/350 = 42 + 675/350 = 717/350 - So, 6/50 + 27/14 = 717/350
In mixed form: 217/350
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