Add 7/14 and 35/50
7/14 + 35/50 is 6/5.
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,
7/14 = 7 × 25/14 × 25 = 175/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
35/50 = 35 × 7/50 × 7 = 245/350 - Add the two like fractions:
175/350 + 245/350 = 175 + 245/350 = 420/350 - 420/350 simplified gives 6/5
- So, 7/14 + 35/50 = 6/5
In mixed form: 11/5
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