Add 60/14 and 5/50
1st number: 4 4/14, 2nd number: 5/50
60/14 + 5/50 is 307/70.
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,
60/14 = 60 × 25/14 × 25 = 1500/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
5/50 = 5 × 7/50 × 7 = 35/350 - Add the two like fractions:
1500/350 + 35/350 = 1500 + 35/350 = 1535/350 - 1535/350 simplified gives 307/70
- So, 60/14 + 5/50 = 307/70
In mixed form: 427/70
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